The Chicago White Sox (41-57) start a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (50-48) on Friday at Target Field. First pitch is at 8:10 PM. The Twins will call on Joe Ryan (8-6) against the White Sox and Lance Lynn (6-8).
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Minnesota vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
- Probable Pitchers: Ryan – MIN (8-6, 3.77 ERA) vs Lynn – CHW (6-8, 6.06 ERA)
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Twins vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Ryan | Lynn | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 19 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 6-8 |
| 3.77 | ERA | 6.06 |
| 112.1 | IP | 108.1 |
| 21 | BB | 40 |
| 131 | SO | 133 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan
- The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.77, with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are hitting .223 against him.
- Ryan is trying to pick up his 13th quality start of the season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 19 appearances this season.
- The 27-year-old’s 3.77 ERA ranks 31st, 1.033 WHIP ranks sixth, and 10.5 K/9 ranks 10th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Ryan’s team is 10-9-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Ryan has started this season hit the over 12 times in 19 chances.
Ryan’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Jul. 16 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 9 | 4.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| vs. Royals | Jul. 3 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| at Braves | Jun. 27 | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 22 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 5 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up four earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 36-year-old has pitched to a 6.06 ERA this season with 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.3 walks per nine across 19 games.
- He has started 19 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
- In 19 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The 36-year-old’s 6.06 ERA ranks 62nd, 1.431 WHIP ranks 54th, and 11.0 K/9 ranks sixth among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The White Sox are 8-11-0 ATS in Lynn’s 19 starts with a set spread.
- Lynn has had 19 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 12 of those outings.
Lynn’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Jul. 15 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 6 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| at Angels | Jun. 29 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 24 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Mariners | Jun. 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 2 |
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