Guardians vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – June 23

Jun 23, 2024

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The Toronto Blue Jays (35-41) face the Cleveland Guardians (48-26) at 1:40 PM ET on Sunday following a five-game losing streak.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Triston McKenzie (3-4) to the mound, while Yusei Kikuchi (4-6) will answer the bell for the Blue Jays.

Guardians vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

When: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio

How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Probable Pitchers: Triston McKenzie (Guardians) – 3-4, 4.48 ERA vs Yusei Kikuchi (Blue Jays) – 4-6, 3.65 ERA

Guardians vs. Blue Jays Odds

Blue Jays to win: -103

Spread: Blue Jays -1.5

Total: 8.5 runs

Guardians vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance

McKenzie		Kikuchi
14	GS	15
3-4	W-L	4-6
4.48	ERA	3.65
70.1	IP	81.1
42	BB	19
65	SO	83

Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Triston McKenzie

McKenzie (3-4) gets the starting nod for the Guardians in his 15th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.48 ERA in 70 1/3 innings pitched, with 65 strikeouts.

The right-hander’s last appearance came on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, when he tossed 2 1/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing three hits.

The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.48, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are batting .230 against him.

McKenzie enters this outing with three quality starts under his belt this year.

McKenzie is looking to record his 11th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.

In one of his 14 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Kikuchi (4-6) for his 16th start of the season.

The left-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw four innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up five earned runs while allowing seven hits.

The 33-year-old has an ERA of 3.65, a 4.37 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.254 in 15 games this season.

In 15 starts this season, he’s earned seven quality starts.

Kikuchi has 11 starts of five or more innings this season in 15 chances. He averages 5.4 innings per outing.

In 15 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.

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