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Monday’s slate features a full schedule of games, highlighted by Shane McClanahan carrying a scoreless streak into Tampa Bay’s matchup with Baltimore, Max Meyer building momentum for Miami, and Shota Imanaga continuing his steady run for the Cubs against Milwaukee.
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Probable Pitchers
- Atlanta Braves: JR Ritchie
- Miami Marlins: Max Meyer
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Ritchie held the Cubs to just one run on two hits in his last start, which lasted 4.1 innings. Meyer recorded nine strikeouts in his last start against the Twins, which is a current season-high.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles: Trevor Rogers
- Tampa Bay Rays: Shane McClanahan
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Rogers has been getting shelled lately, as he allowed a season-high six runs in his last start against the Yankees. McClanahan hasn’t allowed a run in four straight starts, a span of 21.2 innings.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Probable Pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds: Nick Lodolo
- Philadelphia Phillies: Andrew Painter
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
Lodolo hasn’t looked sharp in his two starts, allowing nine runs on 11 hits with eight strikeouts in 9.1 innings. Painter has been better than his ERA suggests. His 6.21 ERA is inflated, as he owns a 4.96 xERA and a 4.72 FIP.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit TIgers Probable Pitchers
- Cleveland Guardians: Slade Cecconi
- Detroit Tigers: Framber Valdez
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Cecconi is coming off his best start of the season, shutting out the Angels through four innings with seven strikeouts. Valdez bounced back in his last start against the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits with seven strikeouts.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
- New York Mets: Christian Scott
- Washington Nationals: Jake Irvin
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
Through four starts, Scott has a .403 wOBA with a 5.39 FIP against right-handed bats. Irvin has been almost as bad as advertised, posting a 5.91 ERA with an xERA of 5.73 and a 4.75 FIP.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees Probable Pitchers
- Toronto Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin
- New York Yankees: Ryan Weathers
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
Corbin’s regression appears to be coming soon, as he owns a 3.93 ERA owner of a 3.93 ERA and an xERA of 6.09. Weathers currently owns the highest K/9 of his career at 10.8 through 45 innings.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
- Boston Red Sox: Sonny Gray
- Kansas City Royals: Seth Lugo
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Gray’s current K/9 is less than half of what he owned last year. Lugo has allowed at least four runs in three of his last four starts.
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers
- Houston Astros: Tatsuya Imai
- Minnesota Twins: Kendrys Rojas
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Imai’s command continues to be a problem, as he’s issued at least three walks in all four starts. Rojas will likely open this game, as he’s only thrown 7.1 innings in three appearances out of the bullpen.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Sproat
- Chicago Cubs: Shota Imanaga
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Imanaga hasn’t allowed more than two runs in three straight starts against the Braves, Reds, and Diamondbacks.
Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers
- Texas Rangers: MacKenzie Gore
- Colorado Rockies: Jose Quintana
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
Gore spun a season-high eight innings against the Diamondbacks his last time out, allowing just one run on three hits. Quintana has a 3.98 ERA with an xERA of 4.68 and a 5.57 FIP.
Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers
- Athletics: J.T. Ginn
- Los Angeles Angels: Walbert Urena
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
Ginn hasn’t allowed more than one earned run in three of his last four starts. Urena’s command has been his only big issue, as he owns a 5.6 BB/9 through 27.1 innings.
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Probable Pitchers
- Chicago White Sox: Noah Schultz
- Seattle Mariners: Bryan Woo
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
Schultz has walked at least four hitters in four of his six starts this season. After a recent tough stretch, Woo has allowed only two runs on five hits in his last 12 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- San Diego Padres: Michael King
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
Yamamoto has been struggling lately, allowing at least three runs in four straight starts, including five home runs. King has only allowed four home runs through nine starts and 51.1 innings.
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