The Minnesota Twins (54-53) look to end to a five-game skid as they visit the St. Louis Cardinals (47-60) on Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Pablo Lopez (5-6) to the mound, while Miles Mikolas (6-6) will answer the bell for the Cardinals.
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Minnesota vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:45 PM ET
- Where: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSMW
- Probable Pitchers: Lopez – MIN (5-6, 4.13 ERA) vs Mikolas – STL (6-6, 4.38 ERA)
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Twins vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Lopez | Mikolas | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 23 |
| 5-6 | W-L | 6-6 |
| 4.13 | ERA | 4.38 |
| 128.2 | IP | 127.1 |
| 36 | BB | 25 |
| 160 | SO | 87 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
- His last appearance came on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, when the righty threw seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.13, with 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .227 batting average against him.
- Lopez has collected 12 quality starts this season.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 27-year-old ranks 40th in ERA (4.13), 20th in WHIP (1.142), and fifth in K/9 (11.2) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Lopez’s team is 9-12-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games started by Lopez have an 11-9-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Lopez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 25 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 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 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
- The right-hander gave up one earned run in two-thirds of an inning pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.38, a 3.48 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.304.
- He has nine quality starts in 23 chances this season.
- In 23 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 34-year-old’s 4.38 ERA ranks 43rd, 1.304 WHIP ranks 46th, and 6.1 K/9 ranks 58th.
- When Mikolas starts, the Cardinals are 9-13-0 against the spread.
- Mikolas has had 22 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 12 of those matchups.
Mikolas’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cubs | Jul. 27 | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| at Cubs | Jul. 22 | 5.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Jul. 17 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 14 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at White Sox | Jul. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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