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Tigers @ White Sox
At Guaranteed Rate Field
Makeup of 4/27 PPD
LHP
2-8, 4.96 ERA, 71 SO
Norris had the makings of a quality start last Friday before a left groin cramp prompted manager Ron Gardenhire to pull him after 77 pitches over five innings of two-run ball. He tossed five scoreless innings against the White Sox in an April 21 win.
RHP
1-0, 5.40 ERA, 6 SO
The long-awaited Major League debut of MLB Pipeline’s No. 18 overall prospect takes place Wednesday. Cease, 23, has a 4.48 ERA in 15 starts for Triple-A Charlotte and will have a regular rotation spot moving forward.
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Marlins @ Nationals
At Nationals Park
RHP
4-8, 3.82 ERA, 70 SO
Alcantara gave up three home runs in six innings in a loss to Nationals on Thursday in Miami. He was cruising through five innings, but was victimized by homers twice in the sixth. On the road, the right-hander is 2-2 with a 3.66 ERA in seven starts.
RHP
10-4, 3.64 ERA, 138 SO
With a victory over the Marlins on Thursday, the Nationals have won 12 straight games over Miami with Strasburg on the mound. He is 10-0 with a 1.99 ERA during that streak, which dates back to Aug. 30, 2015.
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Cubs @ Pirates
At PNC Park
RHP
2-4, 5.01 ERA, 111 SO
Darvish's streak of 10 straight no-decisions ended with a loss Wednesday vs. Atlanta. The righty set down the last eight batters, but he gave up five runs in five innings. He struck out eight and walked two. Darvish has a 3.59 ERA in eight road starts this year.
RHP
3-6, 5.49 ERA, 88 SO
Put Archer's name in pencil for now, as he exited his last start after four innings due to left hip discomfort. He has pitched better over his last two starts, allowing only three runs on five hits and five walks with 11 strikeouts in nine innings.
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Red Sox @ Blue Jays
At Rogers Centre
LHP
3-8, 4.04 ERA, 153 SO
The ace makes his final start of what has been an inconsistent first half. He does it at a venue where he's dominated in his career, going 5-1 with a 1.60 ERA in nine appearances at Rogers Centre. Sale is by no means a comfortable at-bat, as he's held opponents to a .212 average this season.
RHP
0-0, 3.12 ERA, 9 SO
David Phelps will fill the opener role for Toronto and be followed by Jacob Waguespack, who is returning after spending time on the IL with a shoulder injury. It will be the second career big league appearance for Waguespack.
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Brewers @ Reds
At Great American Ball Park
RHP
3-9, 5.40 ERA, 68 SO
Chacin is winless since April 30, though he came close last time out against the Pirates, when a lead slipped away from the Brewers' bullpen. He allowed one run in five innings that night and continued to see progress with his slider.
RHP
5-5, 3.59 ERA, 103 SO
In two starts vs. the Brewers, Gray is 1-0 with a 3.48 ERA. On June 21 at Miller Park, he gave up four earned runs over 4 1/3 innings while throwing 109 pitches. He labored with four walks and saw a lot of foul balls run up his pitch total.
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Yankees @ Mets
At Citi Field
RHP
10-2, 3.67 ERA, 83 SO
German will be making his return from the injured list. He had been sidelined with a left hip flexor strain. His last start was June 7 in Cleveland when he allowed four runs in six innings.
LHP
3-4, 3.77 ERA, 63 SO
Vargas has gone 11 straight outings allowing three or fewer earned runs, posting a 2.55 ERA over that stretch. He held the Yankees to three runs over six innings in their first meeting this year, notching his first win in 11 starts against them.
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Orioles @ Rays
At Tropicana Field
LHP
7-4, 2.50 ERA, 69 SO
Baltimore's lone All-Star, Means' final tuneup for next week's Midsummer Classic comes against the Rays. Means takes a 7-4 reocrd and 2.50 ERA into the contest. He is the first Orioles starter to earn All-Star honors since 2013.
RHP
0-1, 2.59 ERA, 53 SO
In 24 opens this season, Stanek has a 2.13 ERA over 38 innings. When the right-hander starts, opponents are hitting just .204. The Rays are 16-8 in games started by Stanek this season.
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Phillies @ Braves
At SunTrust Park
RHP
4-3, 5.84 ERA, 52 SO
Since throwing a one-run complete game against the Reds on June 8, Pivetta has allowed 14 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings over three starts (a 7.13 ERA), with opponents batting .333/.400/.694 with seven homers against him.
RHP
1-0, 6.14 ERA, 15 SO
Wilson will be making his third start of the season for the Braves and second since being recalled in late June. He allowed six runs -- four earned -- in 4 1/3 innings against at the Cubs on Thursday.
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Angels @ Rangers
At Globe Life Park in Arlington
RHP
3-2, 5.22 ERA, 30 SO
The Angels called Barria up to pitch Wednesday to keep him from having to wait too long between starts, as well as to give their other starters an extra day’s rest following Monday’s canceled game. Barria allowed one earned run in five innings against the Reds on June 26.
RHP
5-4, 4.38 ERA, 48 SO
Like the rest of the Rangers' rotation, Jurado is enjoying much success lately. The right-hander threw seven shutout frames in Detroit his last time out, and he is 2-2 with a 3.76 ERA at home this season.
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Astros @ Rockies
At Coors Field
LHP
7-4, 3.28 ERA, 86 SO
Miley is 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in nine road starts this year, only three of which have been quality starts. He hasn't won on the road since beating the Tigers on May 14. He's 7-2 with a 3.89 ERA in his career against the Rockies.
RHP
2-1, 6.67 ERA, 20 SO
Lambert has a 9.95 ERA in three career starts at Coors Field. Those early starts have shown that he needs to hit the bottom of the strike zone consistently. He'll be facing the Astros for the first time.
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Tigers @ White Sox
At Guaranteed Rate Field
LHP
0-0, 3.60 ERA, 4 SO
Tyler Alexander will make his Major League debut in Game 2 of the Tigers' doubleheader vs. the White Sox. Alexander has had an up-and-down season at Triple-A Toledo, going 2-9 with a 6.23 ERA in 14 starts this season, but he pitched better in June with a 3.81 ERA in five starts.
LHP
1-0, 3.27 ERA, 5 SO
The veteran left-hander picked up his first victory since pitching for the A’s in 2016 during his White Sox debut Friday against the Twins. Detwiler threw 73 pitches over five innings, but he could go deeper in start 2.
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Guardians @ Royals
At Kauffman Stadium
RHP
2-2, 4.44 ERA, 40 SO
Clevinger knows he has to play catch-up after missing two months of the season with an upper back strain. In his last start (his first since being reactivated off the IL from a left ankle sprain), he allowed a career-high seven runs in 1 2/3 innings.
LHP
3-5, 4.28 ERA, 61 SO
Duffy has worked six-plus innings in three of his past four outings. Ned Yost attributes that efficiency to consistent execution of pitches, with Duffy's slider being a major variable between good and bad outings.
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Twins @ Athletics
At Oakland Coliseum
RHP
8-4, 4.13 ERA, 93 SO
Gibson was scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the White Sox but was pushed back because he was needed for an inning of relief in Thursday's 18-inning game against the Rays. He allowed four runs in seven frames in his last start.
RHP
9-3, 3.87 ERA, 70 SO
With a 2.61 ERA over his last 12 starts, which ranks sixth lowest among American League starters over that span, few pitchers have been as dominant as Fiers of late. He is 6-1 with a 2.77 ERA in 11 career games (10 starts) against the Twins.
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Giants @ Padres
At Petco Park
RHP
3-2, 4.23 ERA, 32 SO
Anderson, who has quickly emerged as one of the Giants' most consistent starters, delivered another strong performance Friday, holding the D-backs to two runs over 5 2/3 innings. He faced the Padres on June 12 and gave up two runs over six innings.
RHP
2-2, 4.83 ERA, 36 SO
The rookie righty has quickly become the Padres' swingman, moving between the rotation and bullpen to give the other starters an extra day of rest when needed. Quantrill has made four straight relief appearances after three consecutive starts.
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D-backs @ Dodgers
At Dodger Stadium
RHP
7-8, 4.03 ERA, 81 SO
Kelly has adjusted quickly to the Majors after pitching professionally for four seasons in Korea. The experience was good for Kelly, who increased his fastball velocity during his KBO tenure.
RHP
8-1, 3.46 ERA, 113 SO
Buehler looks to bounce back following a rough outing at Coors Field last Thursday, when he gave up seven runs on 13 hits in a loss to the Rockies. His last start against Arizona came on June 3, when he allowed one run over eight innings, yielding two hits, walking none and fanning 11.
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Cardinals @ Mariners
At T-Mobile Park
RHP
5-7, 4.31 ERA, 82 SO
Wainwright will pitch at T-Mobile Park for the first time in his 14-year career. He is 1-0 with a 2.40 ERA in two home starts vs. the Mariners. Wainwright had a strong June, posting a 2.96 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings over four starts.
RHP
7-7, 4.32 ERA, 83 SO
The 31-year-old is 4-1 with a 4.14 ERA over his last six starts and now faces his former Cardinals team for the first time since being acquired on Aug. 30, 2017. He went 16-24 with a 4.46 ERA in 56 starts for St. Louis in 2016-17.
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