The Texas Rangers (73-79) hope to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays (72-80) on Thursday at Globe Life Field, starting at 2:35 p.m. ET.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rangers will send Kumar Rocker to the mound, while Kevin Gausman (12-11) will get the nod for the Blue Jays.

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Rangers vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup Info

  • Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
  • Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
  • TV: BSSW
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Venue: Globe Life Field
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Probable Pitchers: Rocker – TEX (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs Gausman – TOR (12-11, 4.02 ERA)

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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Kumar Rocker

  • Rocker will get the start for the Rangers, his second of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday, when he threw four innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up one earned run.
  • He has pitched in one game this season with an ERA of 2.25, a batting average against of .214 and 15.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Kevin Gausman

  • Gausman makes the start for the Blue Jays, his 30th of the season. He is 12-11 with a 4.02 ERA and 153 strikeouts through 170 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.02, with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .245 batting average against him.
  • Gausman is trying to extend a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Gausman will look to last five or more innings for his eighth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.9 innings per outing.
  • In four of his 29 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
  • The 33-year-old ranks 41st in ERA (4.02), 43rd in WHIP (1.253), and 35th in K/9 (8.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

Kevin Gausman vs. Rangers

  • He will match up with a Rangers offense that ranks 21st in the league with 1216 total hits (on a .237 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .378 (23rd in the league) with 161 total home runs (21st in MLB action).
  • Gausman has pitched nine innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out eight against the Rangers this season.

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