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Brewers
@
Cardinals
(28-29)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Busch Stadium
(28-27)
LHP
2-0, 3.13 ERA, 38 SO
Suter delivered three innings each of his first two spot starts, but the Brewers may have to push him this time, considering the team's pitching crunch in the wake of Corbin Burnes' early exit Thursday.
RHP
4-3, 4.91 ERA, 49 SO
Flaherty had his best start of the season Sunday against the Pirates, when he struck out 11 and allowed one run on two hits in six innings. He'll look for some revenge against the Brewers, who tagged him for nine runs on Sept. 15.
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Cardinals
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Brewers
(29-27)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Busch Stadium
at Busch Stadium; Makeup of 8/2 PPD
(28-30)
RHP
1-3, 4.96 ERA, 45 SO
On three days' rest, Ponce de Leon allowed two runs in five innings and struck out nine Pirates in the second game of the doubleheader last Friday. He has struck out 18 in his past 11 innings.
RHP
2-4, 5.16 ERA, 52 SO
Lindblom has pitched well in each of his past two starts following a bullpen stint, issuing zero walks in 10 1/3 innings. The secret was simplifying his six-pitch mix until he settles into the game.
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Orioles
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Blue Jays
(24-34)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Sahlen Field
(31-27)
RHP
2-2, 6.69 ERA, 28 SO
Does Lopez factor into the Orioles’ 2021 rotation? This is the right-hander’s sixth start since arriving in Baltimore. He is 2-3 with a 3.95 ERA over the previous five.
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Rockies
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D-backs
(25-32)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Chase Field
(23-34)
RHP
5-3, 3.44 ERA, 41 SO
Senzatela is 2-1 with a 2.20 ERA in his past five starts -- the last two ending in wins over the Athletics and Dodgers, respectively. Senzatela seeks improvement at Chase Field, where he's 2-3 with a 4.60 ERA in eight games.
RHP
3-2, 2.75 ERA, 82 SO
Gallen allowed three runs (one earned) over six innings vs. the Astros last Friday. Over his past three starts, the right-hander has a 6.75 ERA. He had a 1.80 ERA in his first eight outings of the year.
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Rockies
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D-backs
(25-33)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Chase Field
Makeup of 8/27 PPD
(24-34)
RHP
0-1, 16.50 ERA, 4 SO
Santos will make his third career appearance, though it will be his first start. He's allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings in a pair of relief outings.
RHP
3-0, 4.36 ERA, 40 SO
Clarke's last appearance was in relief on Sept. 16, when he allowed four runs in five innings and earned the win vs. the Angels. His four previous outings were all starts, during which he compiled a 4.50 ERA.
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Phillies
@
Rays
(28-30)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Tropicana Field
(38-20)
RHP
1-1, 5.56 ERA, 46 SO
Velasquez is in the rotation following injuries to Jake Arrieta and Spencer Howard. He came up big last Saturday against Toronto, allowing one run over six innings for the win. The Phillies need a repeat performance.
RHP
2-2, 4.74 ERA, 42 SO
This will be Morton's last start before the postseason. In his four starts since returning from the injured list, Morton has a 3.86 ERA while striking out 17 over 16 1/3 innings.
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Marlins
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Yankees
(30-28)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Yankee Stadium
(32-26)
RHP
3-2, 3.00 ERA, 39 SO
Alcantara has stepped up in September with a 2-1 record with a 2.25 ERA. He will make his seventh start of the season, and it will have big playoff implications. On the road this year, he is 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA.
LHP
2-2, 3.47 ERA, 42 SO
Happ has been one of the Majors’ best pitchers over his last six starts, working to a 1.93 ERA with 36 strikeouts against five walks over 37 1/3 innings. Happ fired eight scoreless innings against the Red Sox in his last start, scattering four hits.
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Red Sox
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Braves
(22-36)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Truist Park
(35-23)
RHP
1-2, 4.80 ERA, 29 SO
Mazza is 1-2 with a 5.89 ERA in five starts this season. The right-hander's high in pitches in a start this season is 75. Mazza is 1-0 with a 1.93 career ERA against the Braves.
RHP
2-4, 5.21 ERA, 30 SO
Wright will attempt to end the regular season on a strong note and increase Atlanta's confidence in his ability to assist in the postseason. The right-hander tossed 6 1/3 scoreless against the Mets on Sunday and delivered six strong innings the Sunday prior at Nationals Park.
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Padres
@
Giants
(34-23)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Oracle Park
(29-28)
RHP
4-5, 4.73 ERA, 58 SO
.It's been a roller-coaster second season for Paddack, who has mixed dominant starts with poor ones from start to finish. He's currently on the fringe of the postseason roster and has one final chance to make a case with Friday's start.
LHP
4-3, 4.37 ERA, 41 SO
Anderson gave up two unearned runs over 5 2/3 innings in his last start against the A's on Sunday. He is 2-2 with a 2.56 ERA in eight career appearances against the Padres.
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Giants
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Padres
(29-29)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Oracle Park
at Oracle Park; Makeup of 9/12 PPD
(35-23)
RHP
0-2, 9.72 ERA, 6 SO
Samardzija hasn’t pitched since Aug. 7 due to injury, but he’ll return as the 29th man and possibly make his final start for San Francisco. His five-year, $90 million contract expires at the end of the season.
RHP
3-1, 2.09 ERA, 93 SO
It's Lamet's last chance to make his case for the National League Cy Young Award. The right-hander has been dominant this season and could also finish near the league lead in strikeouts. His slider has been absolutely devastating.
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Pirates
@
Guardians
(18-40)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Progressive Field
(34-24)
RHP
1-1, 2.91 ERA, 16 SO
Keller showcased his top-of-the-rotation potential as he held the Cardinals hitless for six innings on Saturday. He was removed due to his pitch count, but he should be able to throw about 100 pitches in his final start of an injury-interrupted year.
RHP
3-4, 2.91 ERA, 82 SO
After a hiccup in the middle of the season, Carrasco has settled into a nice rhythm over his past five outings. In that span, he has a 1.41 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 32 innings.
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Astros
@
Rangers
(29-29)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Globe Life Field
(20-38)
RHP
1-1, 2.73 ERA, 17 SO
Urquidy has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his four starts since coming off the injured list. He's thrown at least six innings in his last three starts, posting a 2.37 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 19 innings.
RHP
1-1, 1.59 ERA, 18 SO
Cody is making his second start against the Astros. He held them to one run over three innings on Sept. 15 in Houston. He has a 1.59 ERA in three appearances at Globe Life Field this season.
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Tigers
@
Royals
(22-34)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Kauffman Stadium
(25-33)
RHP
4-4, 3.97 ERA, 51 SO
Turnbull has quality starts in two of his last three outings, including six innings of two-run ball with no walks and seven strikeouts against Cleveland last Saturday.
RHP
5-3, 2.47 ERA, 35 SO
Keller is coming off his worst outing of the season on Sunday against Milwaukee. He gave up five hits and five runs while walking three and striking out four in five-plus innings.
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Reds
@
Twins
(30-28)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Target Field
(35-23)
RHP
2-2, 3.59 ERA, 60 SO
This amounts to the biggest start of Mahle's brief career in the big leagues. He's been especially effective over his past five starts, with a 2-1 record and 3.10 ERA. He often gets stronger as the game goes on, but he can't afford a bumpy beginning.
RHP
5-4, 4.00 ERA, 68 SO
Berríos will carry a 2.05 ERA in four September starts into a final tuneup against Cincinnati ahead of a likely Game 2 nod in the Wild Card Series. He has 22 strikeouts in 22 innings this month.
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Cubs
@
White Sox
(33-25)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Guaranteed Rate Field
(34-24)
RHP
8-3, 2.01 ERA, 93 SO
Darvish struck out nine and walked one over six innings on Sunday, but he allowed four runs in a tough-luck loss to the Twins. The righty has a 3.46 ERA with 36 K's and five walks in four September outings.
RHP
5-4, 4.01 ERA, 44 SO
Cease threw 10 pitches (eight for strikes) through one inning of Sunday's loss to the Reds, but he ended up with seven walks in three-plus innings. Cease lost a matchup with Darvish at Wrigley Field on Aug. 23.
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Mariners
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Athletics
(25-32)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Oakland Coliseum
(35-22)
LHP
2-4, 5.17 ERA, 47 SO
Kikuchi's best start of the season came against the A’s on Aug. 1 when he threw six shutout innings with three hits and nine strikeouts. But he is coming off a rough outing vs. the Padres when he allowed five runs in four innings with a career-high six walks.
RHP
5-2, 2.29 ERA, 55 SO
Bassitt gets one final tuneup before the start of the postseason. The right-hander's 2.57 ERA ranks fourth lowest among American League starters.
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Angels
@
Dodgers
(26-32)
final
• Fri, Sep 25
At Dodger Stadium
(41-17)
LHP
4-3, 4.46 ERA, 70 SO
Heaney surrendered three runs over 6 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts in a no-decision against the Rangers on Saturday. He has a 2.70 ERA over his last five starts.
LHP
6-2, 2.16 ERA, 62 SO
Kershaw gets a final tuneup for the postseason and a chance to pad numbers for a long-shot Cy Young bid that seemed hopeless when he began the season on the injured list. Reinvented with a velocity uptick, he's still the staff ace.
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Mets
@
Nationals
(26-32)
PPD
• Fri, Sep 25
At Nationals Park
(24-34)
RHP
1-7, 5.64 ERA, 54 SO
Porcello shaved more than half a run off his ERA last time out, when he matched his season high with seven effective innings. Next up are the Nationals, whom he's held to three runs in 13 innings this season.
RHP
5-4, 3.74 ERA, 92 SO
Scherzer goes for the win in his final start of the regular season. If he earns a "W," he will finish over .500 for the 11th straight season and tie with Clayton Kershaw for the longest active streak.
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