"The Guardians have won six games in a row and 11 of their past 12 to storm back into the conversation for a spot in the postseason. That includes taking the first two games of a three-game set against their division rival in Detroit, but now if they're going to complete the sweep and extend their winning streak they'll need to take down the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner."
"The Astros jumped out to a half-game lead over the Mariners in the AL West last night, but Houston does not play today while the Mariners face the Royals in Kansas City at 1:10pm local time. A win for Seattle would push them into a tie for the AL West, which would have massive implications on their upcoming weekend series against the Astros."
The Guardians have surged with six straight wins and 11 of 12, but must face reigning AL Cy Young Tarik Skubal, who has a 2.26 ERA, 2.45 FIP and a 32.1% strikeout rate in 28 starts; Cleveland will start Tanner Bibee (4.44 ERA in 29 starts). The Mariners can tie the Astros in the AL West by beating Kansas City while Houston has a day off; Luis Castillo (3.76 ERA) will start for Seattle against Stephen Kolek (3.71 ERA). The Dodgers and Giants meet in L.A. in a high-quality pitchers' duel featuring top NL hurlers.
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