Detroit hosts Baltimore, the Tigers chasing the Twins for third wild card spot in the AL. The Orioles send Cade Povich against Keider Montero in what could be a slugfest at high noon, the opening game of Roberto Clemente Day. Povich owns a 5.91 ERA in his rookie season, allowing eleven home runs in 64 innings. Montero, also a rookie allowed 14 home runs in his 83 innings.

Meanwhile the Twins host the Reds, Cincinnati sending rookie sensation Rhett Lowder against David Festa. Lowder makes the fourth start of his career, and so far allowed one earned run in 15 1/3 innings, despite walking eight batters. He allowed just one hit with runners in scoring position. Festa the fourth rookie in the group, owns a 5.08 ERA. He walked just 16 batters in 51 1/3 innings, but allowed nine home runs.

The Mets and Phillies play the rubber game of their weekend series with David Peterson facing Cristopher Sanchez. Peterson, posting the best year of his career, tries to reach 10 wins in a season for the first time. He allowed just eight home runs in 102 2/3 innings. Sanchez owns two complete games, tied for the NL lead. The Phillies have a total of five complete games by four different pitchers. No other NL team has more than two CG.

The Mariners are tied with Detroit in the wild card chase as Seattle hosts Texas. Andrew Heaney battles George Kirby. Heaney, despite a 3.84 ERA, set his single season high in losses with 13. He’s been an innings eater for the Rangers, with 145 1/3 innings under his belt. Kirby, with a 3.77 ERA stands 11-11, as he too goes deep in games with 172 IP.

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