The Tampa Bay Rays (60-40) look to end to a five-game skid as they host the Baltimore Orioles (59-37) on Friday at 6:40 PM ET. The Rays will give the nod to Zach Eflin (10-5, 3.59 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Orioles will counter with Kyle Bradish (6-4, 3.05 ERA).
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Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (10-5, 3.59 ERA) vs Bradish – BAL (6-4, 3.05 ERA)
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Rays vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Eflin | Bradish | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 17 |
| 10-5 | W-L | 6-4 |
| 3.59 | ERA | 3.05 |
| 105.1 | IP | 91.1 |
| 15 | BB | 24 |
| 105 | SO | 87 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin
- The right-hander’s last appearance came on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, when he went three innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- In 18 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed a 3.59 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .230 to opposing batters.
- Eflin enters the matchup with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 18 outings this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks 26th in ERA (3.59), fifth in WHIP (1.025), and 29th in K/9 (9.0).
- Eflin’s team is 8-10-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In games Eflin has started this season, the teams are 8-10-0 at hitting the over.
Eflin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Royals | Jul. 16 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 4 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Bradish
- The right-hander allowed three hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 17 games this season with an ERA of 3.05, a 3.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.128.
- He’s going for his fifth quality start in a row.
- He is looking for his third appearance in a row with no earned runs allowed.
- The Orioles have an 11-6-0 record against the spread in Bradish’s starts.
- Bradish’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in five of 17 games.
Bradish’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Jul. 16 | 7.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Jul. 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jun. 25 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rays | Jun. 20 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
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