The Los Angeles Angels (54-49) face the Toronto Blue Jays (57-46) on the road at Rogers Centre on Friday, with first pitch at 7:07 PM ET. The Angels enter the game with a four-game winning streak. The Blue Jays will call on Kevin Gausman (7-5) versus the Angels and Lucas Giolito (6-6).
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Toronto vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Gausman – TOR (7-5, 3.18 ERA) vs Giolito – LAA (6-6, 3.79 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gausman | Giolito | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 21 |
| 7-5 | W-L | 6-6 |
| 3.18 | ERA | 3.79 |
| 121.2 | IP | 121 |
| 29 | BB | 42 |
| 162 | SO | 131 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman
- In his last time out on Saturday, the right-hander tossed six innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.18, with 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .227 against him.
- Gausman is looking to secure his 15th quality start of the year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 20 appearances this season.
- The 32-year-old ranks 10th in ERA (3.18), 18th in WHIP (1.118), and second in K/9 (12.0) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Gausman’s team is 6-14-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Gausman has started this season hit the over nine times in 20 chances.
Gausman’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jun. 27 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| at Marlins | Jun. 21 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Lucas Giolito
- The right-hander did not allow a run in five innings during his last outing, which came on Sunday for the Chicago White Sox against the Minnesota Twins.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.79 and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .226 in 21 games this season.
- He has 12 quality starts in 21 chances this season.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 21 chances this season.
- The 29-year-old ranks 31st in ERA (3.79), 31st in WHIP (1.223), and 16th in K/9 (9.7) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Angels have a 12-9-0 record against the spread in Giolito’s starts.
- Giolito’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in nine of 21 contests.
Giolito’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Twins | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| at Mets | Jul. 18 | 3.2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 9 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| at Angels | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
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