Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Cleveland Guardians (87-64) play the Minnesota Twins (79-71) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
The Guardians will call on Gavin Williams (3-9) against the Twins and Zebby Matthews (1-3).
Guardians vs. Twins Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: BSGL
Probable Pitchers: Williams – CLE (3-9, 5.23 ERA) vs Matthews – MIN (1-3, 7.11 ERA)
Guardians vs. Twins Odds
Guardians to win: -137
Twins to win: +117
Spread: Guardians -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Guardians vs. Twins Pitcher Performance
Williams |
|
Matthews |
14 |
GS |
6 |
3-9 |
W-L |
1-3 |
5.23 |
ERA |
7.11 |
65.1 |
IP |
25.1 |
28 |
BB |
5 |
69 |
SO |
27 |
Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Gavin Williams
Williams (3-9 with a 5.23 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Guardians, his 15th of the season.
The righty’s most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.23, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are hitting .249 against him.
Williams has three quality starts under his belt this year.
Williams is looking to pick up his ninth start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
He has had two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
Guardians vs. Twins Promo Codes
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Zebby Matthews
The Twins will hand the ball to Matthews (1-3) for his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw 3 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 7.11 and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .325 in six games this season.
None of Matthews’ six starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
In six starts this season, Matthews has lasted five or more innings four times, with an average of 4.2 innings per appearance.
He has yet to finish an appearance without an earned run allowed this season.
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