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Yankees
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Tigers
(96-51)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Comerica Park
(43-101)
LHP
12-8, 5.07 ERA, 130 SO
Happ will carry a 15 1/3-inning scoreless streak into this outing against the Tigers. The lefty bolstered his case for a playoff start in his last two outings, striking out 12 and permitting just three hits to the A's and Red Sox.
LHP
8-11, 4.54 ERA, 228 SO
Boyd, who has won his last two starts, didn't get a decision on April 3 vs. the Yankees, allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings in a Tigers victory.
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Yankees
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Tigers
(97-51)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Comerica Park
Makeup of 9/11 PPD
(43-102)
LHP
5-8, 4.95 ERA, 101 SO
Sabathia is slated to return from the injured list following another time out for his balky right knee, which he said is manageable for now. Sabathia believes that he can throw about 75 to 80 pitches. Domingo German is expected to pitch in relief.
RHP
3-15, 4.77 ERA, 126 SO
Heading into his first career start against the Yankees, Turnbull is 0-10 with three no-decisions in his last 14 starts and hasn't won since beating the Braves on May 31.
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D-backs
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Mets
(75-72)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Citi Field
(76-70)
LHP
7-4, 3.38 ERA, 61 SO
When the 2019 season opened, Young was pitching in relief for the D-backs’ Triple-A affiliate in Reno. On Saturday, in the heat of a Wild Card chase, and in front of 40 friends and family, Young set a club record for strikeouts by a rookie as he fanned 12 Reds in a 2-0 victory at Great American Ball Park.
RHP
8-13, 3.35 ERA, 142 SO
The most significant factor preventing Marcus Stroman from duplicating his Toronto success in New York may be luck. In seven starts since joining the Mets, Stroman has allowed a batting average on balls in play of .387. In Toronto, it was .293.
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Brewers
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Marlins
(78-68)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Marlins Park
(51-95)
LHP
2-2, 4.01 ERA, 66 SO
Gonzalez is a Miami-area native who has fared well against his hometown team. He's 10-4 with a 2.42 ERA in 19 career starts against the Marlins, including 4-2 with a 2.68 ERA in eight starts in Miami since Marlins Park opened in 2012.
LHP
8-10, 4.13 ERA, 160 SO
Smith resembled his old self in his last start, a no-decision against the Royals when he struck out eight in six shutout innings. At a career high 133 2/3 innings, Smith is racking up strikeouts, 156. He averages 10.50 K/9. But he has allowed 28 homers.
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Royals
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White Sox
(55-92)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Guaranteed Rate Field
(64-82)
RHP
4-7, 6.09 ERA, 102 SO
Lopez recorded the first scoreless start of his career on Friday against the Marlins. In his second turn back in the rotation, he scattered four hits and struck out five. Lopez continues to effectively use his curveball more.
RHP
14-9, 3.41 ERA, 228 SO
With three innings thrown against the Royals, Giolito will set a single-season career high of 173 2/3 innings pitched. The All-Star has fanned 216 this season and holds a 2.32 ERA in five starts against the Royals.
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Cardinals
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Rockies
(82-64)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Coors Field
(62-85)
RHP
9-13, 4.28 ERA, 136 SO
Mikolas issued a season-high four walks against the Pirates on Friday, but manager Mike Shildt said there was no concern and his starter "wouldn't give in" to batters. He lasted five innings and allowed one run.
RHP
2-2, 5.16 ERA, 20 SO
Melville held the Padres to two runs in 5 2/3 innings last time out, with a career-high eight strikeouts. He used his four-pitch mix to keep batters off-balance, which helped him get 11 swing-and-misses with his slider.
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Cubs
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Padres
(78-68)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Petco Park
(68-78)
RHP
6-6, 3.97 ERA, 204 SO
After missing one turn (right forearm tightness), Darvish returned Saturday with five shutout innings vs. Milwaukee. He struck out seven and walked one in a no-decision. Darvish has a 2.96 ERA with 85 strikeouts and four walks in his last 11 starts.
RHP
2-5, 4.06 ERA, 81 SO
Lamet appears to be turning a corner in his return from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander posted a 5.09 ERA in July after making his comeback early that month. But since the beginning of August, Lamet owns a 3.18 ERA with 44 Ks in 34 innings.
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Pirates
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Giants
(65-82)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Oracle Park
(70-77)
RHP
10-12, 4.52 ERA, 143 SO
The Pirates and right-hander Joe Musgrove felt good enough about the condition of his right foot to give him the start in Thursday’s series finale against the Giants. Discomfort in Musgrove’s foot forced him to miss a start Friday vs. St. Louis. He has logged a personal Major League-high of 154 1/3 innings this year.
RHP
10-12, 3.72 ERA, 133 SO
Samardzija delivered a quality start against the Dodgers on Friday, yielding three runs over six solid innings. The 34-year-old veteran has posted a 2.72 ERA since July 1, holding opposing hitters to a .193 batting average over that span.
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Red Sox
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Blue Jays
(77-70)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Rogers Centre
(57-90)
RHP
3-10, 5.44 ERA, 87 SO
The righty dazzled in an opener for the Red Sox last week against the Yankees, firing two perfect innings with four strikeouts. Chacin, having spent most of his career in the National League, has never faced the Blue Jays. He is 34-50 with a 4.30 ERA in 127 career road appearances.
RHP
1-5, 5.63 ERA, 25 SO
The right-hander allowed three runs over the first two innings against the Rays in his last start on Friday, but settled down to allow one more run over his final four frames. Buchholz has quality starts in two of his three appearances since coming off the injured list.
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Dodgers
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Orioles
(95-53)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Oriole Park at Camden Yards
(47-99)
LHP
4-1, 2.68 ERA, 63 SO
Hill makes his first start since straining a flexor tendon on June 19 and is only expected to pitch two innings. If his plan holds true, this is the first of four starts to build enough arm strength to be a postseason starting option.
RHP
6-14, 4.99 ERA, 148 SO
Bundy gets the benefit of an extra day of rest, which has been a common thing in 2019. Eighteen of Bundy's 27 starts have come on extra rest, the righty slicing his ERA more than a full run in those outings. Bundy is 6-13 with a 5.06 ERA overall.
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Braves
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Phillies
(91-57)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Citizens Bank Park
(76-70)
RHP
10-9, 3.50 ERA, 155 SO
Teheran has posted a 2.67 ERA over his past 23 starts. He's limited opponents to a .167 batting average over his past four starts. The veteran righty hasn't faced the Phillies since allowing them three runs over five innings on Opening Day.
LHP
4-6, 6.22 ERA, 110 SO
Smyly is coming off a scoreless seven-inning start, his second in nine starts since joining the Phillies. He’ll face the Braves for just the second time in his career.
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Nationals
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Twins
(81-64)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Target Field
(89-57)
LHP
12-7, 3.20 ERA, 213 SO
This will be Corbin’s first career start against the Twins. He has been excellent all season for the Nationals, but especially in his past 15 starts when he has posted a 2.29 ERA with 116 strikeouts and 31 walks in 94 1/3 innings.
RHP
13-7, 4.73 ERA, 151 SO
Gibson will return from the injured list to make his 28th start of the season after taking some time off his feet as part of an ongoing battle with ulcerative colitis. He also took time away from baseball for the birth of his third child.
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Rays
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Rangers
(87-61)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Globe Life Park in Arlington
(74-74)
LHP
2-4, 5.27 ERA, 50 SO
McKay will look to build on an impressive 3 2/3-inning outing against the Blue Jays in his return to the big leagues on Friday. In 39 1/3 innings, the 23-year-old left-hander has struck out 48 batters this season.
LHP
4-0, 4.34 ERA, 30 SO
Allard has won three straight starts while allowing three runs over 18 1/3 innings. He has walked three and struck out 14 in that stretch. In six starts overall for the Rangers, opponents are hitting .212 off Allard with runners in scoring position.
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Athletics
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Astros
(87-60)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At Minute Maid Park
(95-53)
RHP
13-8, 4.76 ERA, 135 SO
After a shaky beginning following his trade to Oakland, Bailey has settled with a 2.35 ERA over his past five starts, most recently holding the Tigers to two runs over 6 1/3 innings.
RHP
18-6, 2.58 ERA, 275 SO
Verlander, who is 30 strikeouts away from becoming the 18th pitcher to reach 3,000, is two starts removed from his third career no-hitter. He's 6-1 with a 1.47 ERA in last nine starts. He leads MLB in WHIP at 0.77 and leads the AL with a 2.52 ERA.
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Reds
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Mariners
(68-79)
final
• Thu, Sep 12
At T-Mobile Park
(60-87)
RHP
2-11, 5.11 ERA, 120 SO
Mahle is seeking a spot in the 2020 starting rotation. In his last start, he made a critical mistake by not locating an 0-2 cutter that was supposed to be more up and in for Ketel Marte. The pitch caught too much of the plate and Marte launched it for a three-run homer that led to Mahle's defeat.
RHP
0-0, 27.00 ERA, 0 SO
Dunn, the Mariners' No. 5 prospect, will make his MLB debut and pitch two to three innings before turning the ball over to lefty Tommy Milone. The Mariners called up the 23-year-old on Tuesday and will pitch him in combination with Milone every fifth day.
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