Blue Jays vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – September 29

The Tampa Bay Rays (97-62) begin a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (88-71) with a Friday matchup at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET.

The probable starters are Yusei Kikuchi (10-6) for the Blue Jays and Aaron Civale (7-4) for the Rays.

Blue Jays vs. Rays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
  • How to Watch on TV: SNET
  • Probable Pitchers: Kikuchi – TOR (10-6, 3.82 ERA) vs Civale – TB (7-4, 3.43 ERA)
  • Blue Jays vs. Rays Odds

  • Blue Jays to win: -133
  • Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
  • Blue Jays vs. Rays Pitcher Performance

    Kikuchi Civale
    31 GS 22
    10-6 W-L 7-4
    3.82 ERA 3.43
    162.2 IP 120.2
    46 BB 31
    177 SO 113

    Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

  • Kikuchi (10-6) takes the mound for the Blue Jays in his 32nd start of the season. He’s put together a 3.82 ERA in 162 2/3 innings pitched, with 177 strikeouts.
  • His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the left-hander tossed four innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up nine hits.
  • In 31 games this season, the 32-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.82, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .255 against him.
  • Kikuchi has nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Kikuchi has pitched five or more innings in a game 21 times this year heading into this game.
  • In four of his 31 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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    Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale

  • Civale (7-4) will take to the mound for the Rays and make his 23rd start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up six earned runs in three innings pitched on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels.
  • The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.43 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .235 in 22 games this season.
  • He has seven quality starts in 22 chances this season.
  • In 22 starts, Civale has pitched through or past the fifth inning 19 times. He has a season average of 5.5 frames per outing.
  • He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 22 chances this season.
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