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Diamondbacks host the Padres to begin 2-game series
San Diego Padres (17-8, first in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (14-11, third in the NL West)
Mexico City; Saturday, 6:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: German Marquez (2-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.51 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)
LINE: Diamondbacks -120, Padres +101; over/under is 15 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres to begin a two-game series.
Arizona has a 14-11 record overall and an 8-5 record at home. The Diamondbacks are 10-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.
San Diego has an 8-4 record on the road and a 17-8 record overall. The Padres have the seventh-best team ERA in the majors at 3.62.
The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll has six doubles, four triples and three home runs while hitting .296 for the Diamondbacks. Nolan Arenado is 14 for 36 with a double and four home runs over the past 10 games.
Xander Bogaerts has four home runs, 11 walks and 16 RBIs while hitting .289 for the Padres. Ramon Laureano is 12 for 42 with two doubles, two triples, two home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Diamondbacks: 6-4, .289 batting average, 5.60 ERA, outscored by one run
Padres: 8-2, .256 batting average, 3.78 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs
INJURIES: Diamondbacks: Carlos Santana: 10-Day IL (groin), Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Lawlar: 60-Day IL (wrist), Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Gabriel Moreno: 10-Day IL (back), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Pavin Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Padres: Yuki Matsui: 15-Day IL (groin), Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Pivetta: 15-Day IL (elbow), Joe Musgrove: 15-Day IL (elbow), Griffin Canning: 15-Day IL (achilles), Will Wagner: 10-Day IL (oblique), Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (elbow)
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Reds face the Tigers leading series 1-0
Detroit Tigers (14-13, second in the AL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (17-9, second in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-1, 3.47 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (1-1, 5.32 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)
LINE: Tigers -110, Reds -109; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds face the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0.
Cincinnati is 17-9 overall and 7-6 in home games. The Reds are 10-1 in games when they scored five or more runs.
Detroit has gone 4-11 on the road and 14-13 overall. Tigers pitchers have a collective 3.80 ERA, which ranks 10th in MLB play.
Saturday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sal Stewart has a .284 batting average to lead the Reds, and has five doubles and eight home runs. Elly De La Cruz is 11 for 42 with three home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games.
Kerry Carpenter is fourth on the Tigers with seven extra base hits (a double and six home runs). Dillon Dingler is 10 for 40 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 8-2, .218 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs
Tigers: 6-4, .270 batting average, 4.28 ERA, outscored opponents by one run
INJURIES: Reds: Jose Trevino: 10-Day IL (back), Caleb Ferguson: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Greene: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger)
Tigers: Bailey Horn: 60-Day IL (elbow), Trey Sweeney: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Parker Meadows: 60-Day IL (head/arm), Zach McKinstry: 10-Day IL (hip/abdominal), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip), Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)
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Cubs try to extend win streak, take on the Dodgers
Chicago Cubs (17-9, first in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (17-9, second in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (3-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (0-2, 6.11 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
LINE: Dodgers -154, Cubs +129; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs are looking to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles has a 17-9 record overall and a 9-4 record at home. The Dodgers have the highest team slugging percentage in the NL at .469.
Chicago has gone 6-4 in road games and 17-9 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .357 on-base percentage, the top percentage in the NL.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .333 batting average, and has five doubles, five home runs, seven walks and 21 RBIs. Max Muncy is 14 for 36 with four home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 11 extra base hits (four doubles and seven home runs). Nico Hoerner is 14 for 47 with three home runs and 13 RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Dodgers: 5-5, .257 batting average, 3.35 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs
Cubs: 10-0, .327 batting average, 2.64 ERA, outscored opponents by 41 runs
INJURIES: Dodgers: Landon Knack: 15-Day IL (undisclosed), Brock Stewart: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kike Hernandez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bobby Miller: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (ankle), Edwin Diaz: 15-Day IL (elbow), Blake Snell: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Mookie Betts: 10-Day IL (back), Ben Casparius: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Cubs: Porter Hodge: 60-Day IL (elbow), Phil Maton: 15-Day IL (knee), Caleb Thielbar: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm), Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 15-Day IL (finger), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee), Daniel Palencia: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (tricep), Cade Horton: 60-Day IL (forearm)
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Royals bring 1-0 series advantage over Angels into game 2
Los Angeles Angels (12-15, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (9-17, fifth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Walbert Urena (0-2, 2.35 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (0-4, 6.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
LINE: Royals -159, Angels +134; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels.
Kansas City has a 9-17 record overall and a 7-7 record at home. The Royals have a 6-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.
Los Angeles has a 7-8 record in road games and a 12-15 record overall. Angels hitters have a collective .333 on-base percentage, the sixth-best percentage in the majors.
The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Carter Jensen leads the Royals with eight extra base hits (two doubles and six home runs). Vinnie Pasquantino is 6 for 39 with a double, a triple, three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.
Nolan Schanuel has four doubles, three home runs and 18 RBIs for the Angels. Mike Trout is 8 for 32 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 2-8, .242 batting average, 5.88 ERA, outscored by 21 runs
Angels: 4-6, .242 batting average, 3.47 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs
INJURIES: Royals: Maikel Garcia: day-to-day (elbow), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bailey Falter: 15-Day IL (elbow), Stephen Kolek: 15-Day IL (oblique), Carlos Estevez: 15-Day IL (foot), Jonathan India: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
Angels: Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Johnson: 15-Day IL (illness), Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm), Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip), Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger)
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