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Wednesday’s slate features a full schedule of games, highlighted by Chris Sale continuing his dominant stretch for Atlanta, Cam Schlittler carrying another strong run into Yankees-Blue Jays, and Shohei Ohtani taking the mound for the Dodgers against San Diego.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Probable Pitchers
- Cincinnati Reds: Andrew Abbott
- Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Nola
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
Abbott has allowed exactly one earned run over his last three starts, spanning 16.2 innings. Nola was lit up in his last start, allowing six runs on six hits, including two home runs, against the Pirates.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Probable Pitchers
- Baltimore Orioles: Shane Baz
- Tampa Bay Rays: Jesse Scholtens
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
Baz has allowed at least four earned runs in five of his nine starts. As a starter, Scholtens has made two starts and owns a 6.10 EA with a .384 wOBA and a 6.69 FIP.
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins Probable Pitchers
- Houston Astros: Mike Burrows
- Minnesota Twins: Joe Ryan
- Time: 1:40 PM ET
Burrows is coming off his worst start of the season, allowing seven runs on eight hits through 5.2 innings against the Mariners. Ryan hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in four straight starts.
Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies Probable Pitchers
- Texas Rangers: Jack Leiter
- Colorado Rockies: Kyle Freeland
- Time: 3:10 PM ET
Leiter continues to produce impressive strikeout numbers, posting a 9.9 K/9 through 49.2 innings. Freeland has allowed at least six runs in three straight starts against the Braves, Phillies, and Diamondbacks.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
- San Francisco Giants: Tyler Mahle
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly
- Time: 3:40 PM ET
Mahle has allowed at least four earned runs in five of his nine starts, including his last two. Kelly has allowed two earned runs in his last two starts against the Rockies and Mets.
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Probable Pitchers
- Chicago White Sox: Sean Burke
- Seattle Mariners: Emerson Hancock
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
Burke has been hit hard lately, allowing 10 runs on 14 hits against the Cubs and today’s opponent, the Mariners. Hancock had his worst start of the season earlier this month against this White Sox club, as they hit him for five runs on five hits with four strikeouts through six innings.
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Probable Pitchers
- Atlanta Braves: Chris Sale
- Miami Marlins: Janson Junk
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
Sale hasn’t allowed more than one earned run in seven of his nine starts. Junk was wrecked by the Rays his last time out, allowing seven runs on 10 hits through 5.2 innings.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers Probable Pitchers
- Cleveland Guardians: Tanner Bibee
- Detroit Tigers: TBD
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
Bibee has really struggled on the road, owning an 8.15 ERA with a .420 wOBA and a 5.82 FIP.
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
- New York Mets: TBD
- Washington Nationals: Zack Littell
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
Littell didn’t allow a run in an appearance for the first time this season, which includes six starts and two bullpen appearances.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees Probable Pitchers
- Toronto Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage
- New York Yankees: Cam Schlittler
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
Through four starts, Yesavage has thrown 19.1 innings, allowing three runs on 17 hits with 21 strikeouts. Schlittler hasn’t allowed more than an earned run in six straight starts.
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers
- Boston Red Sox: Connelly Early
- Kansas City Royals: Michael Wacha
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Wacha has thrown at least six innings in seven of his nine starts this season.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Probable Pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers: Kyle Harrison
- Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
Harrison has yet to allow more than two earned runs this season, spanning eight starts and 38.2 innings. Cabrera has allowed at least one home run in five straight starts.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals Probable Pitchers
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski
- St. Louis Cardinals: Michael McGreevey
- Time: 7:45 PM ET
Mlodzinski continues to keep the ball in the park, having allowed only two home runs through 45 innings. McGreevey continues to be a regression candidate with a 2.10 ERA, an xERA of 5.77 and a 41% hard-hit rate allowed.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani
- San Diego Padres: Randy Vasquez
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
Ohtani sports a 0.82 ERA with a 2.32 xERA and a 2.38 FIP through seven starts.
Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Probable Pitchers
- Athletics: Aaron Civale
- Los Angeles Angels: Jack Kochanowicz
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
Civale is inducing ground balls at the lowest rate of his career, of 28%. Kochanowicz sports a 4.56 ERA with an xERA of 5.52 and 4.79 FIP.
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