The Cleveland Guardians (60-68) start a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (70-58) on Friday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 7:07 PM.
The Blue Jays will give the nod to Chris Bassitt (12-6, 3.92 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 13 on the season, and the Guardians will turn to Tanner Bibee (9-3, 3.01 ERA).
Blue Jays vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: SNET
Probable Pitchers: Bassitt – TOR (12-6, 3.92 ERA) vs Bibee – CLE (9-3, 3.01 ERA)
Blue Jays vs. Guardians Odds
Blue Jays to win: -164
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Blue Jays vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
Bassitt
Bibee
26
GS
20
12-6
W-L
9-3
3.92
ERA
3.01
151.2
IP
113.2
49
BB
36
143
SO
112
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays, his 27th of the season. He is 12-6 with a 3.92 ERA and 143 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander went six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
The 34-year-old has a 3.92 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 26 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .233 to opposing hitters.
Bassitt has collected 16 quality starts this season.
Bassitt will try to continue an eight-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing).
In seven of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
Bibee (9-3) will take the mound for the Guardians, his 21st start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
The 24-year-old has pitched in 20 games this season with an ERA of 3.01 and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .236.
In 20 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in nine of them.
Bibee has pitched five or more innings in 11 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
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