The Pittsburgh Pirates (62-72), who lost their previous four games, square off against the Cleveland Guardians (77-58) at Progressive Field on Saturday. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. ET.
The Guardians will look to Matthew Boyd (1-0) against the Pirates and Luis Ortiz (5-4).
Guardians vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 6:10 p.m. ET
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Matthew Boyd (Guardians) – 1-0, 2.70 ERA vs Luis Ortiz (Pirates) – 5-4, 3.36 ERA
Guardians vs. Pirates Odds
Guardians to win: -191
Pirates to win: +162
Spread: Guardians -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Guardians vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Boyd |
|
Ortiz |
3 |
GS |
10 |
1-0 |
W-L |
5-4 |
2.70 |
ERA |
3.36 |
16.2 |
IP |
107 |
5 |
BB |
32 |
12 |
SO |
83 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Matthew Boyd
Boyd (1-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Guardians, his fourth of the season.
In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, the lefty went six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
In three games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 2.70 ERA and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .169 to opposing batters.
Boyd will try to go five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.4 innings per outing.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz
Ortiz (5-4) will take to the mound for the Pirates and make his 11th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed six innings without allowing a run on four hits in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.36 and 7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .222 in 32 games this season.
He has four quality starts in 10 chances this season.
Ortiz has nine starts in a row of five innings or more.
He has 15 appearances with no earned runs allowed in 32 chances this season.
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