Devin Smeltzer takes on Kevin Gausman as the Twins and Blue Jays finish their series in Toronto. Smeltzer, up and down the last few years, is off to a great start in his seasonal age 26 season. He allowed just 16 hits and four walks in 24 innings, and he accomplished that with just twelve strikeouts. Gausman so far improved on his excellent 2021 season, this year cutting his home run rate from 0.9 HR per 9 IP to 0.3 HR per 9 IP.

Seattle sends George Kirby against the Rangers and Martin Perez. The rookie Kirby showed fantastic control, with three walks and 28 strikeouts in 26 innings. Opponents barreled the ball just 2.3% of the time against Perez this season compared to 5.6% during the StatCast era. It’s one reason he has not allowed a home run this season.

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