Alejandro Kirk rides an 11-game hitting streak into the Toronto Blue Jays’ (72-79) game versus the Texas Rangers (72-79), at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, at Globe Life Field.

The Rangers will give the nod to Cody Bradford (5-3, 3.97 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Blue Jays will turn to Bowden Francis (8-4, 3.50 ERA).

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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
• TV: SNET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Venue: Globe Life Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Bradford – TEX (5-3, 3.97 ERA) vs Francis – TOR (8-4, 3.50 ERA)

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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Cody Bradford

• Bradford (5-3) will take the mound for the Rangers, his 12th start of the season.
• The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up eight earned runs and allowed nine hits in 3 2/3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• The 26-year-old has pitched in 12 games this season with a 3.97 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .213.
• He has seven quality starts in 11 chances this season.
• Bradford has made nine starts of five or more innings in 11 chances this season, and averages 5.4 frames when he pitches.
• He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 12 chances this season.

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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Bowden Francis

• The Blue Jays are sending Francis (8-4) out to make his 12th start of the season. He is 8-4 with a 3.50 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 92 2/3 innings pitched.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday against the New York Mets, when he threw eight innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing just one hit.
• In 25 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.50 ERA and 8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .196 to his opponents.
• Francis is trying to build on a sixth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
• Francis is looking for his eighth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 3.7 frames per start.
• He has made 12 appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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