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Rangers
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Orioles
(70-73)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Oriole Park at Camden Yards
(46-95)
LHP
0-1, 3.52 ERA, 12 SO
Burke is making his fourth start and still looking for his first Major League win. He has a 1.50 ERA after allowing three runs in his first 18 innings. Opponents are hitting .203 off him, and he has allowed 13 hits -- 10 singles and three doubles.
RHP
6-13, 5.06 ERA, 142 SO
Bundy had an awful April, a magnificent May, a challenging June/July and an above-average August. He enters his first September start looking to cap his uneven season on a high note. Bundy hasn’t lost in three starts, posting a 3.00 ERA in that stretch.
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Cardinals
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Pirates
(79-62)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At PNC Park
(62-79)
RHP
8-13, 4.25 ERA, 131 SO
Mikolas' only flaw in his start against the Reds on Sunday was the third inning, when he allowed three runs. He threw three perfect innings and struck out four after that to get through six in the Cardinals' win.
RHP
0-3, 8.41 ERA, 16 SO
McRae will make the spot start, with Joe Musgrove scratched because of right foot discomfort. McRae last pitched on July 29, allowing five earned runs over 1 1/3 innings.
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Yankees
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Red Sox
(92-50)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Fenway Park
(76-65)
RHP
17-4, 4.21 ERA, 146 SO
Leading the Majors in winning percentage and tied for the lead with 17 wins, German will have the ball to open the weekend in Boston. He last faced the Red Sox on Aug. 3, picking up the win by permitting two solo homers over seven innings.
RHP
3-10, 5.66 ERA, 84 SO
The righty will make his debut for the Red Sox when he serves as the opener in place of the ailing David Price. Chacin made 19 starts for the Brewers this season before being released on Aug. 26. He is 1-1 with a 6.52 ERA in two career starts at Fenway Park.
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D-backs
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Reds
(74-67)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Great American Ball Park
(66-76)
LHP
12-7, 4.03 ERA, 207 SO
Ray has picked up a win in each of his last two starts. Last time out against the Dodgers, he allowed four runs over five innings in a 6-5 D-backs win. This will be his first start against the Reds this season.
RHP
2-11, 4.94 ERA, 114 SO
Mahle, who was called up when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, had a solid start in the first game of a doubleheader in St. Louis that day, allowing two runs (one earned) over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five and did not issue a walk.
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Phillies
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Mets
(72-68)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Citi Field
(72-68)
RHP
8-11, 4.31 ERA, 112 SO
Eflin has pitched well since he decided to return to his strength and start throwing his sinker more. He has a 2.08 ERA in his past two starts, allowing three runs in 13 innings and and throwing fewer pitches throughout the game.
LHP
9-8, 4.00 ERA, 132 SO
Matz has put up a solid second half, going 4-2 with a 2.73 ERA in nine starts since the Mets reinserted him into the rotation. He’s thrown only 52 2/3 innings, however, as the Mets have allowed him to exceed 100 pitches just twice in that stretch.
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Blue Jays
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Rays
(55-87)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Tropicana Field
(84-59)
RHP
1-4, 5.31 ERA, 21 SO
Buchholz will head to the mound to take on the Rays looking to replicate the success he’s had against Tampa Bay in his career. The 35-year-old right-hander owns a 2.62 ERA over 22 starts (24 appearances) versus the AL East rivals, with 139 strikeouts in 144 1/3 innings.
LHP
2-3, 5.03 ERA, 48 SO
McKay will be making his first start since rejoining the club on September 3. In his previous eight starts with the Rays, McKay went 2-3 with a 5.55 ERA over 35 2/3 innings.
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Royals
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Marlins
(52-90)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Marlins Park
(50-90)
RHP
3-7, 6.23 ERA, 100 SO
Lopez takes the spot in the rotation that was going to be Eric Skoglund, who now will serve as the long man in relief. In his past two starts, Lopez went 9 2/3 innings and gave up five runs with six strikeouts.
RHP
5-8, 4.75 ERA, 83 SO
López is coming off one of his worst start of the season, when he allowed three homers and six runs over three innings last Saturday in Washington.
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Nationals
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Braves
(78-62)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At SunTrust Park
(88-54)
LHP
11-7, 3.16 ERA, 210 SO
Corbin has made two starts against Atlanta this season, posting a 3.27 ERA with 13 strikeouts and three walks in 11 innings. He outdueled opposing southpaw Dallas Keuchel on July 29 at Nationals Park.
LHP
7-5, 3.47 ERA, 73 SO
Keuchel has allowed three runs over his past 25 innings. The former Cy Young Award winner has benefited from the 68.7 percent ground-ball rate he's produced, while opponents have hit .265 over his past four starts.
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Mariners
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Astros
(58-84)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Minute Maid Park
(92-50)
RHP
0-1, 5.40 ERA, 9 SO
McClain will be the "opener" for Seattle, and he'll be followed by left-hander Tommy Milone. McClain started a bullpen day on Aug. 17 at Toronto, allowing one run in two innings, and is one of 17 different pitchers to start a game for the Mariners this season.
LHP
4-7, 5.62 ERA, 64 SO
Valdez is making his third start since returning to the rotation on Aug. 25 to replace the injured Aaron Sanchez. On Saturday, he allowed six runs in 5 2/3 innings in Toronto. Valdez is 2-4 with a 7.11 ERA in seven starts with the Astros this year.
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Guardians
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Twins
(82-60)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Target Field
(87-54)
RHP
6-4, 4.44 ERA, 63 SO
Last time he faced the Twins, Plutko walked off the mound frustrated, saying, "This one's gonna sting for a while." He allowed four runs on nine hits in six innings on Aug. 10 in Minneapolis.
RHP
11-5, 4.01 ERA, 140 SO
Pineda faces the Indians for the first time since March 31, when he threw four scoreless innings against them. He will look to move above .500 at home, where he is 3-3 with a 4.19 ERA in 12 starts.
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Angels
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White Sox
(66-76)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Guaranteed Rate Field
(62-79)
LHP
3-2, 4.45 ERA, 47 SO
Peters was solid against the Red Sox last time out, going 6 1/3 innings and allowing three earned runs on seven hits. He posted a 4.67 ERA in six outings in August.
RHP
14-8, 3.27 ERA, 216 SO
The chance for 20 wins all but disappeared for Giolito with a tough loss to the Braves on Sunday. But he continues to finish strong during this All-Star season, with 90 strikeouts in his last 63 2/3 innings.
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Cubs
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Brewers
(76-64)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Miller Park
(72-68)
LHP
7-6, 3.95 ERA, 125 SO
Hamels picked up a hard-luck loss vs. Milwaukee on Saturday after giving up two runs in six innings. He struck out seven and walked three. The lefty has a 1.88 ERA with 23 strikeouts and six walks in 24 innings (four starts) against the Brewers this year.
RHP
9-7, 3.69 ERA, 91 SO
Davies pitched 4 2/3 innings of the first of back-to-back shutout victories over the Cubs at Wrigley Field last weekend. He has a 3.69 ERA in 18 career starts against Chicago.
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Athletics
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Tigers
(23-25)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Oakland Coliseum
Completed in Oakland
(18-27)
Tigers
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Athletics
(42-98)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Oakland Coliseum
(82-59)
RHP
3-14, 4.68 ERA, 118 SO
No Tigers pitcher has suffered 15 losses in a season since Justin Verlander lost 17 in 2008. No Tigers pitcher has ever started 14 consecutive team losses, either. Turnbull could hit both as he struggles down the stretch of his first full season.
RHP
12-8, 4.87 ERA, 131 SO
Bailey has been consistent after a rocky start with the A's, pitching at least into the sixth inning while allowing three runs or fewer in each of his last four starts. He tossed six shutout innings against the Tigers as a member of the Royals on June 13.
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Giants
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Dodgers
(68-73)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Dodger Stadium
(92-51)
RHP
10-11, 3.64 ERA, 131 SO
Samardzija will be looking to snap a personal four-game winless skid, during which he's averaged less than six innings per start. He's also seeking his first win against the Dodgers this season. His previous two starts against them have come at home.
LHP
13-5, 3.06 ERA, 171 SO
Kershaw had one of his rugged starts at Chase Field last time out, allowing five runs and two homers in five innings in a loss. The stars align for this start because he’s 23-11 lifetime against the Giants and 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA this year.
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Rockies
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Padres
(60-82)
final
• Fri, Sep 6
At Petco Park
(64-76)
RHP
2-1, 3.66 ERA, 19 SO
After posting a 0.75 ERA in his first two starts after being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque, Melville gave up seven hits and five runs in two innings against the Pirates in his last start.
RHP
2-4, 3.95 ERA, 74 SO
Lamet has made 10 starts since his early-July return from Tommy John surgery. He notched a 5.09 ERA in the first five outings. His 3.54 mark in the last five is more than a run and a half better. Lamet struck out 10 Giants in his last time out.
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