Rangers vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 19, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 19, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (60-38), who lost their previous three games, square off against the Texas Rangers (57-39) at Globe Life Field on Wednesday. First pitch is at 2:05 PM ET. The Rangers will give the ball to Jon Gray (6-5, 3.45 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Rays will turn to Zack Littell (0-1, 6.05 ERA).

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Texas vs. Tampa Bay Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM ET
  • Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSW
  • Probable Pitchers: Gray – TEX (6-5, 3.45 ERA) vs Littell – TB (0-1, 6.05 ERA)

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Rangers vs. Rays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Gray Littell
17 GS 2
6-5 W-L 0-1
3.45 ERA 6.05
99 IP 19.1
33 BB 5
79 SO 19

Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jon Gray

  • In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, the right-hander threw six innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.45, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents are hitting .220 against him.
  • Gray is trying to record his ninth quality start of the season in this game.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 31-year-old’s 3.45 ERA ranks 24th, 1.141 WHIP ranks 26th, and 7.2 K/9 ranks 56th.
  • Gray and his team are 9-8-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • Games Gray has started this season hit the over eight times in 17 chances.

Gray’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Guardians Jul. 14 6.0 5 4 4 4 3
at Red Sox Jul. 5 6.0 9 4 3 2 3
vs. Astros Jun. 30 6.0 7 5 5 4 2
at Yankees Jun. 24 5.0 3 1 1 4 2
vs. Blue Jays Jun. 18 2.1 6 6 6 2 3

Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zack Littell

  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, July 9 against the Atlanta Braves, throwing two innings of relief while giving up two earned runs and allowing four hits.
  • He has an ERA of 6.05, a batting average against of .305 and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 14 chances this season.
  • Littell has started two games with set spreads, and the Rays went 1-1-0.
  • Littell’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.

Littell’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Braves Jul. 9 2.0 4 2 2 1 0
vs. Phillies Jul. 5 2.0 4 2 2 2 0
at Mariners Jul. 2 1.0 0 0 0 2 0
at Diamondbacks Jun. 29 2.0 1 0 0 3 0
vs. Royals Jun. 24 2.2 2 1 1 2 0

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