The Cardinals and Cubs open a three-game series that should help decide the NL Central race. Carlos Martinez faces John Lackey in the opener. Martinez comes into the game with 200 strikeouts, the first time he reached that level in his career. One tenth of those came against the Cubs, and Martinez holds a 2.25 ERA against them in three starts. Lackey allowed 33 home runs this season, only the second time in his career reaching the 30 level. The last time was in 2003 at the end of the PED era.
The Nationals are five games back of the Dodgers for best record in the National League as the teams open a weekend series in Washington. Alex Wood and Edwin Jackson square off in the opener. Wood gave up nine runs in 11 innings since returning from the disabled list, raising his ERA from 2.41 to 2.81. Jackson owns a 3.88 ERA with Washington, despite giving up 13 home runs in 58 innings.
Seattle gets to take a shot at the Astros as James Paxton faces Charlie Morton. Paxton last pitched on Aug. 10th, when a pectoral strain sent him to the disabled list. With Paxton and Felix Hernandez back, the Mariners may have enough pitching to carry them to a wild card berth. Morton is 0-2 in three start against Seattle with a 4.58 ERA.
Finally, Nick Martinez and the Rangers battle the Angels and Bud Norris. Martinez has been terrible since the All-Star break, posting a 7.88 ERA in 24 innings. His strikeouts and walks are good, but he allowed eight home runs. Norris pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings in his only start against Texas this season. His ERA is 2.64 at home, 6.45 on the road in 2017.
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