Rays vs. Orioles Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – July 22, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 22, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (61-40) host the Baltimore Orioles (59-38). The matchup at Tropicana Field begins at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday. The Rays will call on Shane McClanahan (11-1) against the Orioles and Grayson Rodriguez (2-2).

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Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
  • Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
  • Probable Pitchers: McClanahan – TB (11-1, 2.56 ERA) vs Rodriguez – BAL (2-2, 7.33 ERA)

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Rays vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

McClanahan Rodriguez
18 GS 11
11-1 W-L 2-2
2.56 ERA 7.33
102 IP 50.1
38 BB 23
107 SO 60

Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Shane McClanahan

  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, when he tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing three hits.
  • In 18 games this season, the 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.56, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .206 against him.
  • McClanahan has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 18 appearances this season.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 26-year-old’s 2.56 ERA ranks first, 1.127 WHIP ranks 19th, and 9.4 K/9 ranks 20th.
  • McClanahan’s team is 12-6-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games McClanahan has started this season hit the over 10 times in 18 chances.

McClanahan’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Rangers Jul. 17 6.0 3 2 2 6 0
at Mariners Jun. 30 3.0 5 4 4 1 3
vs. Royals Jun. 22 3.2 4 2 2 3 2
at Padres Jun. 16 6.2 3 1 1 5 3
vs. Rangers Jun. 11 7.0 4 3 3 5 1

Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • The 23-year-old has an ERA of 7.33 and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .303 in 11 games this season.
  • In 11 starts this season, Rodriguez has not yet earned a quality start.
  • He has made 11 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
  • The Orioles are 6-5-0 against the spread when Rodriguez starts.
  • Rodriguez’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 11 games.

Rodriguez’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Dodgers Jul. 17 5.0 7 4 4 4 2
vs. Rangers May. 26 3.1 6 9 8 6 3
at Blue Jays May. 20 5.0 4 2 2 6 1
vs. Angels May. 15 3.1 9 8 8 3 3
vs. Rays May. 9 5.2 7 2 2 4 2

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