A possible playoff preview takes place in Detroit as Oakland sends A.J. Griffin against Anibal Sanchez. Griffin allowed 40 home runs in his short major league career, but with a .283 career OBP, 28 of those came with the bases empty. Sanchez may be the best pitcher on the Tigers this season, despite Scherzer’s W-L record. His time missed due to injury will cost him in the Cy Young voting, but his strikeout rate is phenomenal.
The slugfest of the day is likely in Colorado, where Barry Zito takes on Juan Nicasio. Zito has been both great and terrible at Coors Field in his career, but I’m betting on terrible showing up this evening. Nicasio pitched better at home this season, with a much lower walk rate.
Finally, Jake Arrieta and Zack Geinke square off as the Cubs play the Dodgers. Jake hasn’t pitched any better for the Cubs than the Orioles, but he did manage to cut his ERA in half. He’s still walking too many batters and allowing too many home runs. Greinke is finishing strong, with a 0.96 ERA in August.
Enjoy!
How could you miss CIN @ STL in your Games of the Day??!!!
With a win, the Cards move a half-game ahead of PIT in the Central. If CIN wins, the Reds climb to within 2 games of 1st place, the closest they’ve been since May 31.
Tim » Yes, I’m sorry, I was in a rush and was looking more at the pitchers than the teams. I’ll get them tomorrow.