Probable Pitchers

Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Indians

, Progressive Field

Felix Hernandez, RHP

Stats: 5-2, 1.53 ERA

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Felix Hernandez, last 5 years vs. CLE
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Hernandez allowed just one run in six innings but took a no-decision in his last start, at Yankee Stadium, after he was replaced when his back tightened up. Hernandez is 3-4 with a 4.02 ERA in eight starts at Progressive Field.

Justin Masterson, RHP

Stats: 6-2, 3.14 ERA

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Justin Masterson, last 3 starts
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Justin Masterson, last 5 years vs. SEA
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Career stats

Masterson has won three straight decisions, and he delivered a four-hit gem against the Yankees in his last outing, shutting them out and striking out nine.

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

, Yankee Stadium

R.A. Dickey, RHP

Stats: 3-5, 4.83 ERA

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R.A. Dickey, last 5 years vs. NYY
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Career stats

Dickey had his swing-and-miss stuff the last time on the mound against the Giants. The knuckleballer struck out 10 batters while scattering six hits and two walks. He allowed two earned runs while recording his team-leading sixth quality start.

CC Sabathia, LHP

Stats: 4-3, 3.19 ERA

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CC Sabathia, last 3 starts
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CC Sabathia, last 10 years vs. TOR
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CC Sabathia, last 5 years vs. TOR
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Sabathia took a no-decision his last time out, allowing three runs (two earned) in 6 1/3 innings against the Mariners. He struck out a season-high 10 in that outing.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins

, Marlins Park

Wade Miley, LHP

Stats: 3-2, 3.75 ERA

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Wade Miley, last 5 years vs. MIA
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Career stats

For the second time in his career, Miley allowed seven runs in a start, losing to the Braves in a five-inning outing Monday. Walks have been a problem this season for the left-hander, who has issued 19 free passes in 48 innings.

Ricky Nolasco, RHP

Stats: 2-5, 4.39 ERA

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Ricky Nolasco, last 5 years vs. ARI
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Career stats

Nolasco, who has lost three straight decisions, experienced uncharacteristic wildness in his last start against the Reds. He walked in a pair of runs with the bases loaded. The right-hander has received just 17 runs of support in nine outings.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies

, Citizens Bank Park

Homer Bailey, RHP

Stats: 2-3, 3.51 ERA

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Homer Bailey, last 5 years vs. PHI
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Career stats

Bailey turned in his best start of the season, tossing a complete game and amassing a career-high 10 strikeouts. The right-hander held the Marlins to two runs on six hits to earn his second win of the season.

Jonathan Pettibone, RHP

Stats: 3-0, 3.41 ERA

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Jonathan Pettibone, last 3 starts
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Jonathan Pettibone, last 10 years vs. CIN
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Jonathan Pettibone, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Career stats

Pettibone allowed four hits, two runs, two walks and struck out three in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday against Cleveland, the longest outing of his big league career. He has filled in splendidly while John Lannan has been on the DL.

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Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

, PNC Park

Lucas Harrell, RHP

Stats: 3-4, 5.11 ERA

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Lucas Harrell, last 5 years vs. PIT
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Career stats

Harrell hasn't pitched beyond the fifth in any of his last three starts, going 0-2 with an 8.79 ERA in that span. Harrell made news after his most recent start, saying he wasn't a fan of the Astros' frequent defensive shifts.

Jeff Locke, LHP

Stats: 3-1, 3.15 ERA

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Jeff Locke, last 5 years vs. HOU
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The Pirates gave Locke a job based on his Minor League resume, but even they may have been surprised by his consistency and borderline-dominant command. He has allowed 18 hits in his last 30 innings over five starts.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

, Turner Field

Matt Magill, RHP

Stats: 0-0, 6.92 ERA

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Matt Magill, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Career stats

Magill will start in place of the injured Josh Beckett. He looked good in his Major League debut April 27, allowing two runs in 6 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts against the Brewers. But he's allowed eight runs combined in his past two starts.

Mike Minor, LHP

Stats: 5-2, 2.75 ERA

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Mike Minor, last 10 years vs. LAD
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Mike Minor, last 5 years vs. LAD
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Career stats

Minor has allowed a home run in each of his past four starts. But the lefty has not surrendered more than one run in either of his past two outings. He has compiled a 2.40 ERA in his past 23 starts dating back to July 5.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles

, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Matt Moore, LHP

Stats: 7-0, 2.44 ERA

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Matt Moore, last 5 years vs. BAL
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Career stats

After surrendering a three-run homer in the first inning Tuesday, Moore recovered to give the Rays his fifth quality start of the season en route to his seventh win. He is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA in four career appearances at Camden Yards.

Chris Tillman, RHP

Stats: 3-1, 3.40 ERA

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Chris Tillman, last 5 years vs. TB
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Tillman's been getting stronger with each start. He gave up just one run and got a no-decision in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Padres and has been the team's most effective pitcher recently.

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Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

, Target Field

John Lackey, RHP

Stats: 1-4, 4.05 ERA

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John Lackey, last 5 years vs. MIN
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Career stats

Lackey is coming off a mediocre performance against the Rays, when he gave up nine hits and five runs in 4 1/3 innings. Lackey has a good strikeout rate this season, punching out 27 over 26 2/3 innings.

Pedro Hernandez, LHP

Stats: 2-0, 5.79 ERA

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Pedro Hernandez, last 5 years vs. BOS
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Career stats

Hernandez, who struggled in his previous two starts, showed improvement against the White Sox on Monday. The lefty gave up three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings to get the win. He also struck out four and walked none.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

, Busch Stadium

Kyle Lohse, RHP

Stats: 1-4, 3.49 ERA

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Kyle Lohse, last 5 years vs. STL
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Career stats

Lohse tossed 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on five hits in a 4-3, 12-inning loss to the Pirates on Tuesday. He struggled with control and issued five walks. Lohse didn't get a decision.

John Gast, LHP

Stats: 1-0, 6.00 ERA

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John Gast, last 5 years vs. MIL
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Gast, who is filling in for Jake Westbrook, earned his first big league win in his debut on Tuesday. He pitched five scoreless innings before allowing four runs in the sixth. His changeup was especially effective in the start.

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New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs

, Wrigley Field

Dillon Gee, RHP

Stats: 2-5, 6.13 ERA

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Dillon Gee, last 5 years vs. CHC
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Career stats

Gee had been improving in increments before taking a sizable step backward Tuesday in St. Louis, giving up six runs (five earned) on nine hits in four innings. He was 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts last year against the Cubs.

Travis Wood, LHP

Stats: 4-2, 2.03 ERA

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Travis Wood, last 5 years vs. NYM
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Wood posted his Major League-best eighth straight quality start in his last outing against the Rockies. He's the second Cubs lefty ever to open a season with eight quality starts, joining Hippo Vaughn (1919). He's also been pretty good at the plate.

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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels

, Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Jake Peavy, RHP

Stats: 5-1, 2.96 ERA

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Jake Peavy, last 5 years vs. LAA
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Career stats

Peavy cruised through an impressive two-run, five-hit outing in the White Sox's 4-2 victory Tuesday against the Twins. The strong performance marked the fifth start this season in which Peavy has surrendered two or fewer runs.

Jason Vargas, LHP

Stats: 2-3, 4.03 ERA

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Jason Vargas, last 5 years vs. CWS
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Career stats

After a rough start in Houston, Vargas rebounded with seven-plus strong innings against the Royals. Vargas has lowered his ERA by more than two runs in the last month and hopes to get it under four against Chicago.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics

, O.co Coliseum

Luis Mendoza, RHP

Stats: 1-2, 6.00 ERA

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Luis Mendoza, last 5 years vs. OAK
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Career stats

Mendoza notched his first win on Monday at Anaheim, going six frames in a rout. He gave up three runs on six hits, throwing a season-high 101 pitches. This will be his third straight start on a steady schedule which is helping him adjust.

A.J. Griffin, RHP

Stats: 4-3, 3.48 ERA

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A.J. Griffin, last 5 years vs. KC
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Career stats

Griffin was at his best against the Rangers on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks with eight strikeouts. He has allowed just four earned runs combined in his past three starts.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies

, Coors Field

Barry Zito, LHP

Stats: 3-2, 3.40 ERA

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Barry Zito, last 5 years vs. COL
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Career stats

Zito was roughed up for eight runs (five earned) in a loss to the Blue Jays his last outing and has now failed to win in four starts. The lefty faces a tough Rockies lineup on the road, where he has an 11.25 ERA over three starts.

Juan Nicasio, RHP

Stats: 3-1, 5.13 ERA

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Juan Nicasio, last 5 years vs. SF
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Career stats

Nicasio's last start showed greater efficiency than previous ones. He went six innings for the first time since April 3, but the Cubs touched him up for five runs and five extra-base hits in the first two innings.

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Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres

, Petco Park

Dan Haren, RHP

Stats: 4-4, 4.76 ERA

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Dan Haren, last 5 years vs. SD
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Career stats

Haren didn't pitch badly vs. the Dodgers although it did appear that he suffered an injury in the fifth inning, when his spikes got caught on the mound and the pain traveled from his left ankle to his back. Haren said he is OK.

Andrew Cashner, RHP

Stats: 2-2, 2.84 ERA

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Andrew Cashner, last 5 years vs. WSH
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Cashner allowed one earned run in 7 1/3 innings his last time out, against the Orioles. He's allowed one run in his last 14 2/3 innings. His plus fastball and changeup continue to be weapons, and he was efficient.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers

, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Doug Fister, RHP

Stats: 5-1, 3.06 ERA

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Doug Fister, last 5 years vs. TEX
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Career stats

A between-starts adjustment helped Fister in his last start, as he held down the Astros for seven innings with seven strikeouts. He'll face a Rangers squad that hit him for nine runs over 4 1/3 innings in their lone meeting last year.

Derek Holland, LHP

Stats: 3-2, 2.93 ERA

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Derek Holland, last 5 years vs. DET
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Career stats

Holland didn't get a decision in his last start vs. Oakland when he allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings, and he is 2-0 with a 2.18 ERA in May. He made three starts at the Ballpark in Arlington this season and is 1-1 with a 1.57 ERA.

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