Kyle Freeland will start for the Rockies in his eighth start of the season. He has a 7.22 ERA across 33 2/3 innings with 31 strikeouts, and opponents are hitting .312 against him. In his most recent outing, he pitched 3 2/3 innings versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits. Freeland is seeking his second quality start and has recorded one or more earned runs in every appearance, averaging 4.7 innings per start. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers in his 10th start. He has a 4.35 ERA in nine games, with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings and a .241 opponent batting average. He earned a quality start twice and has lasted five or more innings in seven of nine starts.
"Kyle Freeland (1-5) gets the starting nod for the Rockies in his eighth start of the season. He's put together a 7.22 ERA in 33 2/3 innings pitched, with 31 strikeouts. In his last appearance on Saturday, the lefty went 3 2/3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing seven earned runs while surrendering eight hits. The 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 7.22, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are batting .312 against him."
"Freeland is trying to secure his second quality start of the season in this outing. Freeland will look to record his fifth matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He's averaging 4.7 innings per appearance. He has given up one or more earned runs in each of his outings."
"The Rangers will hand the ball to Jack Leiter (1-4) for his 10th start of the season. The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in seven innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The 26-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 4.35 and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .241. He has earned a quality start two times in nine starts this season."
"Leiter has started nine games this season, and he's lasted five or more innings seven times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance."
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