The Seattle Mariners (47-48) have a home game at T-Mobile Park against the Minnesota Twins (50-47) at 3:40 PM ET on Thursday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (8-8) to the mound, while Pablo Lopez (5-5) will get the nod for the Twins.
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Seattle vs. Minnesota Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 3:40 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: RSNW
- Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (8-8, 3.43 ERA) vs Lopez – MIN (5-5, 4.24 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Twins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kirby | Lopez | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 19 |
| 8-8 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 3.43 | ERA | 4.24 |
| 112.2 | IP | 116.2 |
| 11 | BB | 33 |
| 93 | SO | 145 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
- The righty last appeared on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, when he tossed five innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- In 18 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 3.43 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .249 to opposing batters.
- Kirby has registered 14 quality starts this season.
- In three of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 25-year-old’s 3.43 ERA ranks 22nd, 1.074 WHIP ranks ninth, and 7.4 K/9 ranks 50th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Kirby will make his first start this season in a game featuring a spread set by oddsmakers.
- Kirby will make his first start of the season in a game with a total set by sportsbooks.
Kirby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 15 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| at Astros | Jul. 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Rays | Jul. 1 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 25 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 20 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
- The right-hander gave up seven earned runs and allowed eight hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 19 games this season with an ERA of 4.24, a 4.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.131.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 11 of them.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
- The 27-year-old’s 4.24 ERA ranks 41st, 1.131 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 11.2 K/9 ranks sixth among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- Lopez has not yet started a matchup with a set spread.
- Lopez has not started a game with a total set by sportsbooks.
Lopez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Jul. 15 | 5.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 5 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 19 | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
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