The Toronto Blue Jays (60-49) meet the Baltimore Orioles (66-42) in Toronto at 3:07 PM ET on Thursday.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Blue Jays will send Kevin Gausman (8-5) to the mound, while Jack Flaherty (7-6) will get the nod for the Orioles.
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 3:07 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
Probable Pitchers: Gausman – TOR (8-5, 3.10 ERA) vs Flaherty – BAL (7-6, 4.43 ERA)
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Odds
Blue Jays to win: -170
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Pitcher Performance
Gausman
Flaherty
21
GS
20
8-5
W-L
7-6
3.10
ERA
4.43
127.2
IP
109.2
32
BB
54
171
SO
106
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Kevin Gausman
The Blue Jays will send Gausman (8-5) out to make his 22nd start of the season. He is 8-5 with a 3.10 ERA and 171 strikeouts through 127 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last appearance on Friday, the righty tossed six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
The 32-year-old has a 3.10 ERA and 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .232 to opposing hitters.
Gausman is looking to secure his 16th quality start of the season in this matchup.
Gausman will look to pitch five or more innings for his eighth straight start. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
The Orioles will hand the ball to Flaherty (7-6) for his 21st start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance came with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 26, when he threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up three earned runs while allowing eight hits.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.43 ERA this season with 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 4.4 walks per nine across 20 games.
In 20 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in seven of them.
Flaherty has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished five appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.
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