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Friday’s slate features a full schedule of games, highlighted by Cam Schlittler continuing his dominant stretch for the Yankees, Spencer Strider’s strikeout upside for Atlanta, and Joe Ryan carrying strong form into Minnesota’s matchup with Milwaukee.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Probable Pitchers
- Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Nola
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
While Nola has been struggling, his 4.30 xERA indicates it hasn’t been as bad as his 5.14 ERA shows. Ashcraft hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in seven of his eight starts.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers Probable Pitchers
- Toronto Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage
- Detroit Tigers: Ty Madden
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Yesavage has been untouchable since being activated. He’s allowed just one run through 13.1 innings in three starts. Madden has been used in a bulk relief role thus far but will be the starter in this game.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles: Shane Baz
- Washington Nationals: Zack Littell
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
Baz allowed 10 total runs over his last two games against the Athletics and Yankees. Littell has allowed 14 home runs through 36.1 innings and eight appearances.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds: Andrew Abbott
- Cleveland Guardians: Tanner Bibee
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
Abbott hasn’t allowed a run over his last two starts, spanning 11.2 innings against the Astros and Cubs. Bibee is coming off a season-high nine-strikeout performance against the Twins through six innings.
Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers
- Miami Marlins: Janson Junk
- Tampa Bay Rays: Jesse Scholtens
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
After allowing only one run in three straight starts, Junk was tagged for four runs on seven hits against the Nationals. Scholtens has allowed four home runs through 27.1 innings, giving him a 1.4 HR/9.
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets Probable Pitchers
- New York Yankees: Cam Schlittler
- New York Mets: Clay Holmes
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
Schlittler hasn’t allowed more than an earned run in five straight starts. Holmes has struck out exactly six batters in three straight starts against the Nationals, Angels and Diamondbacks.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers: TBD
- Minnesota Twins: Joe Ryan
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
Ryan has yet to allow a home run to a right-handed hitter through nine starts and 44.2 innings.
Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves Probable Pitchers
- Boston Red Sox: Connelly Early
- Atlanta Braves: Spencer Strider
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
Early is coming off his best start of the season, tossing seven shutout innings against the Rays with eight strikeouts. Strider’s strikeouts have been on full display in his two starts, whiffing 14 through 9.1 innings.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Probable Pitchers
- Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera
- Chicago White Sox: Sean Burke
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Cabrera has allowed seven home runs in his last four starts. Burke was lit up in his last start against the Mariners, allowing six runs on six hits through 4.1 innings.
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Probable Pitchers
- Texas Rangers: Jack Leiter
- Houston Astros: Spencer Arrighetti
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
Despite his struggles, Leiter owns a 10.3 K/9 through 42.2 innings. Arrighetti is a major regression candidate, indicated by his 1.88 ERA and a xERA of 5.38
Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Probable Pitchers
- Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha
- St. Louis Cardinals: Dustin May
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
Wacha has been great through two starts in May, allowing just two runs on six hits with nine strikeouts in 14 innings. May is currently allowing the highest hard-hit rate of his career at 49%.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly
- Colorado Rockies: Kyle Freeland
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
Kelly has had a real rough go of it thus far, posting a 7.62 ERA with an xERA of 9.92 and a 6.64 FIP through five starts. Freeland can say the same, with a 6.00 ERA and an xERA of 5.18 through six starts.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski
- Los Angeles Angels: Jack Kochanowicz
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
Wrobleski has extremely low strikeout upside, posting a 4.4 K/9 through 44.2 innings. Kochanowicz is coming off his worst start of the season, allowing seven runs on nine hits through four innings against the Blue Jays.
San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners Probable Pitchers
- San Diego Padres: Randy Vasquez
- Seattle Mariners: Emerson Hancock
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
Hancock continues to average over a strikeout per inning, posting a 9.4 K/9 through eight starts.
San Francisco Giants vs. Athletics Probable Pitchers
- San Francisco Giants: Tyler Mahle
- Athletics: Aaron Civale
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
Mahle’s 9.1 K/9 is currently the highest of his career since 2023. Civale has allowed just one total run over his last three starts, spanning 16 innings.
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