The battle for the NL East continues with Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals facing Mike Foltynewicz and the Braves. Strasburg owns a 1.97 ERA on the road this season, where he allowed just three of his 10 home runs. Foltynewicz stands at 4-3 on the season despite a 2.55 ERA. That’s actually worse than it looks, since he is 3-2 on the road with a 1.87 ERA! He’s holding opponents to a .189 BA with runners in scoring position.
First place teams send great pitcher to the mound as Chris Sale and the Red Sox face Gerrit Cole and the Astros. Sale continues his amazing season with 104 K in 75 innings with just 20 walks. For the second year in a row, his WHIP is below 1.0. Cole is even better, with 109 K in 74 2/3 innings with just 19 walks. Don’t expect a lot of batters reaching base in this game.
The Dodgers visit the Rockies to try to tighten up the race in the NL West. The unknown starter takes on Tyler Anderson. Anderson posted a 1.88 ERA in April, but a 5.28 mark in May. The Rockies are hoping that June is closer to that earlier streak. Matt Kemp should move into third place on the All-Time visiting At Bat leaders at Coors. Given his success there, he should stay in the NL West for a long time.
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