Matt Harvey tries to repeat his latest success in a battle of aces as the Mets face Miami and Jose Fernandez. After getting knocked around in three straight starts, Harvey made an adjust and pitched seven shutout inning in his last start. In his 12th start of the season, Fernandez is just four strikeouts away from 100. That would give him a shot at 300 K for the season.
The Yankees and Orioles play the rubber game of their series as CC Sabathia takes on Kevin Gausman. Sabathia’s 2.85 ERA may be due to the Yankees getting him out of game early. He is averaging less than six innings per start. The other part is just two home runs allowed in 47 1/3 innings, but again, the Yankees may be doing a very good job of pulling Sabathia before the HR can fly. Gausman looks for his first win. He is not striking out batters at home, 5.76 per nine at home compared to 11.5 K per nine on the road.
Marco Estrada battles Eduardo RodrÃguez as the Blue Jays and Red Sox also play a series deciding game. In his first two starts against the Red Sox this season, Estrada walked three and struck out 11 in 13 innings, helping him to a 2.77 ERA. In his short major league career, Rodriguez stands 11-6 with a 3.81 ERA. He’s allowed just 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings.
Finally, Texas goes for a sweep of the Mariners as Hisashi Iwakuma faces Derek Holland. Iwakuma allowed ten home runs so far this season in 69 1/3 innings. Eight of those were solo shots, however. Holland posts low walk and strikeout rates. With so many balls in play, opponents are hitting .274 against him with a .423 slugging percentage.
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