Probable Pitchers

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

, Nationals Park

Kyle Kendrick, RHP

Stats: 4-2, 2.82 ERA

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Kyle Kendrick, last 3 starts
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Kyle Kendrick, last 10 years vs. WSH
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Kyle Kendrick, last 5 years vs. WSH
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Kendrick allowed four runs in six innings Saturday against the Reds. It was the first time he had allowed more than two runs since his first start of the season. He hopes to get back on track against the Nationals.

Jordan Zimmermann, RHP

Stats: 7-2, 1.62 ERA

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Jordan Zimmermann, last 3 starts
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Jordan Zimmermann, last 10 years vs. PHI
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Jordan Zimmermann, last 5 years vs. PHI
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Career stats

In his last start, Zimmermann threw his third complete game of the season, allowing two runs on seven hits. He threw only 85 pitches and was ready to pitch the ninth inning had Washington tied the score.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays

, Rogers Centre

Chris Tillman, RHP

Stats: 3-2, 3.52 ERA

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Chris Tillman, last 3 starts
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Chris Tillman, last 10 years vs. TOR
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Chris Tillman, last 5 years vs. TOR
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Career stats

Tillman has been rolling recently and he has put a rough couple starts to the season behind him. The right-hander has thrown six consecutive quality starts, recording all three of his wins, while sporting a 2.27 ERA over the stretch.

Sean Nolin, LHP

Stats: 0-0, -.-- ERA

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Sean Nolin, last 3 starts
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Sean Nolin, last 10 years vs. BAL
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Sean Nolin, last 5 years vs. BAL
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Career stats

Sean Nolin will make his big league debut Friday. Nolin has only pitched as high as Double-A, but his numbers there are impressive. In six starts over two seasons, the big left-hander has gone 3-0 with a 1.19 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings.

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Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers

, Comerica Park

Samuel Deduno, RHP

Stats: 0-0, -.-- ERA

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Samuel Deduno, last 3 starts
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Samuel Deduno, last 10 years vs. DET
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Samuel Deduno, last 5 years vs. DET
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Career stats

Deduno will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester to make his first start of the season on Friday after posting a 2.70 ERA in three starts in the Minors. He started the season with a strained groin suffered in the World Baseball Classic.

Anibal Sanchez, RHP

Stats: 4-4, 2.77 ERA

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Anibal Sanchez, last 3 starts
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Anibal Sanchez, last 10 years vs. MIN
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Anibal Sanchez, last 5 years vs. MIN
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Career stats

Sanchez was roughed up in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday, giving up six runs on nine hits in 2 2/3 innings -- the third-shortest start of his career. He's 0-2 with a 3.57 ERA in four career starts against the Twins.

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Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets

, Citi Field

Kris Medlen, RHP

Stats: 1-5, 3.02 ERA

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Kris Medlen, last 3 starts
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Kris Medlen, last 10 years vs. NYM
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Kris Medlen, last 5 years vs. NYM
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Career stats

Medlen dug deep for his highest pitch count of the season his last time out, throwing 112 pitches over seven frames in a 3-1 win against the Dodgers. He is 3-0 against the Mets as a starter, with a 1.58 ERA in 15 career appearances.

Jeremy Hefner, RHP

Stats: 0-5, 5.00 ERA

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Jeremy Hefner, last 3 starts
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Jeremy Hefner, last 10 years vs. ATL
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Jeremy Hefner, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Hefner, 0-5 this year with a 5.00 ERA in nine games (eight starts), will give it another go on Friday against the Braves. It's his first time facing first-place Atlanta this year.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

, Great American Ball Park

Scott Feldman, RHP

Stats: 4-3, 2.19 ERA

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Scott Feldman, last 3 starts
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Scott Feldman, last 10 years vs. CIN
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Scott Feldman, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Career stats

Feldman has been one of the game's best pitchers during his last five outings. He has tossed five consecutive quality starts, during which he's 4-0 with a 1.27 ERA and .192 average against, and has allowed one earned run in his last 19 2/3 innings.

Bronson Arroyo, RHP

Stats: 4-4, 3.28 ERA

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Bronson Arroyo, last 3 starts
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Bronson Arroyo, last 10 years vs. CHC
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Bronson Arroyo, last 5 years vs. CHC
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Career stats

Arroyo felt that he wasn't pinpoint sharp in his previous start, vs. the Phillies on Saturday, but he was definitely effective, with 22 of 29 first-pitch strikes.

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Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Red Sox

, Fenway Park

Justin Masterson, RHP

Stats: 7-2, 2.83 ERA

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Justin Masterson, last 3 starts
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Justin Masterson, last 10 years vs. BOS
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Justin Masterson, last 5 years vs. BOS
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Career stats

Masterson recently was named the American League Player of the Week (May 13-19). He won both of his starts and notched 20 strikeouts while issuing five walks across 16 scoreless innings. He's gone 19 innings without allowing a run.

John Lackey, RHP

Stats: 2-4, 3.31 ERA

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John Lackey, last 3 starts
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John Lackey, last 10 years vs. CLE
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John Lackey, last 5 years vs. CLE
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Career stats

The right-hander is coming off a tremendous start against the Twins, when he gave up one hit and one run over six innings. Lackey walked none and struck out five. Opponents are hitting .246 against him.

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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

, Tropicana Field

David Phelps, RHP

Stats: 2-2, 3.83 ERA

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David Phelps, last 3 starts
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David Phelps, last 10 years vs. TB
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David Phelps, last 5 years vs. TB
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Career stats

Phelps has completed at least six innings and allowed two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three starts. Phelps, a swingman, has a 2.84 ERA through his first four starts of the season.

Roberto Hernandez, RHP

Stats: 2-4, 5.24 ERA

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Roberto Hernandez, last 3 starts
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Roberto Hernandez, last 10 years vs. NYY
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Roberto Hernandez, last 5 years vs. NYY
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Career stats

Hernandez allowed five earned runs on eight hits in two innings against the Orioles Saturday. His outing was the shortest by a Rays starter this season by 2 2/3 innings. He is 1-5 with a 7.16 ERA in 11 appearances against the Yankees.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals

, Kauffman Stadium

Jason Vargas, LHP

Stats: 3-3, 3.55 ERA

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Jason Vargas, last 3 starts
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Jason Vargas, last 10 years vs. KC
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Jason Vargas, last 5 years vs. KC
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Career stats

Vargas is coming off back-to-back quality starts. On Sunday, he threw seven shutout innings against the White Sox in which he scattered four hits and only allowed two runners to reach scoring position.

Luis Mendoza, RHP

Stats: 1-2, 5.50 ERA

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Luis Mendoza, last 3 starts
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Luis Mendoza, last 10 years vs. LAA
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Luis Mendoza, last 5 years vs. LAA
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Career stats

Mendoza, getting into regular rotation work after being skipped over, has had three straight outings of six innings and looked good doing it. He held the A's to two earned runs while giving up eight hits but no walks. He had a no-decision in a loss.

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Miami Marlins vs. Chicago White Sox

, U.S. Cellular Field

Tom Koehler, RHP

Stats: 0-2, 2.82 ERA

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Tom Koehler, last 3 starts
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Tom Koehler, last 10 years vs. CWS
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Tom Koehler, last 5 years vs. CWS
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Career stats

Koehler established career highs in innings (six), strikeouts (seven) and pitches (94) in his last start. It wasn't enough. He gave up one run, his first pitch resulting in a homer in a loss to the D-backs.

John Danks, LHP

Stats: 0-0, -.-- ERA

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John Danks, last 10 years vs. MIA
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John Danks, last 5 years vs. MIA
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Career stats

A year and five days after his last big league start, Danks returns to the mound for his 2013 debut. The veteran had season-ending arthroscopic surgery last Aug. 6 and started 2013 on the DL.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros

, Minute Maid Park

Tommy Milone, LHP

Stats: 4-5, 3.47 ERA

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Tommy Milone, last 3 starts
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Tommy Milone, last 10 years vs. HOU
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Tommy Milone, last 5 years vs. HOU
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Career stats

Milone ended a five-game losing skid in his last outing, a gutsy win vs. the Royals. He threw 50 pitches before getting the fourth out and still managed to get through six frames. He walked a season-high three batters but none after the third inning.

Erik Bedard, LHP

Stats: 0-2, 6.00 ERA

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Erik Bedard, last 3 starts
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Erik Bedard, last 5 years vs. OAK
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Career stats

Bedard went six strong innings -- his longest outing of the season -- against Pittsburgh last weekend. He didn't get a decision despite allowing just two runs, while striking out three in a 4-2 win.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers

, Miller Park

A.J. Burnett, RHP

Stats: 3-4, 2.57 ERA

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A.J. Burnett, last 5 years vs. MIL
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Career stats

Burnett leads the NL in strikeouts and hasn't surrendered more than three runs in a start this season. He has gone seven innings in each of his past four starts, as well. He lost his last start vs. the Brewers on May 13.

Marco Estrada, RHP

Stats: 3-2, 5.44 ERA

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Marco Estrada, last 3 starts
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Marco Estrada, last 5 years vs. PIT
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Career stats

Estrada earned one of the Brewers' two wins on their 10-game road trip with a three-hit, seven-inning gem against the Pirates, allowing one run. But his last time out he was hit hard against the Cardinals, giving up four runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

, Chase Field

Eric Stults, LHP

Stats: 4-3, 4.05 ERA

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Eric Stults, last 5 years vs. ARI
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Career stats

Stults was sharp his last time out against the Nationals, as he carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning. He allowed one run over eight innings, the deepest that he's worked into a game since 2009.

Brandon McCarthy, RHP

Stats: 1-3, 4.74 ERA

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Brandon McCarthy, last 5 years vs. SD
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Career stats

McCarthy tossed a three-hitter in his last outing against the Marlins, a 1-0 win at Marlins Park. The right-hander has been on a roll allowing no runs in his last two outings, a span of 17 innings.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

, Dodger Stadium

Lance Lynn, RHP

Stats: 6-1, 3.27 ERA

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Lance Lynn, last 5 years vs. LAD
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Career stats

Lance Lynn threw fewer than seven innings for the first time in six starts in his last outing against the Brewers. He was pulled after allowing four earned runs on eight hits, two walks and three strikeouts through five innings.

Chris Capuano, LHP

Stats: 1-2, 4.84 ERA

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Chris Capuano, last 3 starts
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Chris Capuano, last 10 years vs. STL
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Chris Capuano, last 5 years vs. STL
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Career stats

Despite 12 wins last year, the Dodgers didn't plan on using Capuano in their rotation this year. But he's back because of injuries to others and he's coming off consecutive solid outings.

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Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners

, Safeco Field

Justin Grimm, RHP

Stats: 3-3, 4.02 ERA

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Justin Grimm, last 5 years vs. SEA
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Career stats

Grimm picked up his first win in four starts this month by holding the Tigers to two runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings of a 7-2 win last Saturday. He is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts against the Mariners this year.

Joe Saunders, LHP

Stats: 3-4, 5.64 ERA

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Joe Saunders, last 5 years vs. TEX
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Career stats

Saunders returns to the comfort of Safeco Field, where he's 3-0 with a 0.94 ERA this season and 9-0 with a 1.72 ERA in his career. He beat the Rangers earlier this year in Seattle, but is 3-8 with a 6.30 ERA in 13 career starts vs. Texas.

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Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants

, AT&T Park

Tyler Chatwood, RHP

Stats: 2-0, 2.55 ERA

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Tyler Chatwood, last 5 years vs. SF
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Career stats

Chatwood, in his second callup from Triple-A Colorado Springs, held the Giants to one run in 5 2/3 innings in a win Saturday. He has given up three or fewer runs in nine of his 11 career starts against NL West foes.

Tim Lincecum, RHP

Stats: 3-3, 4.70 ERA

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Tim Lincecum, last 5 years vs. COL
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Career stats

Lincecum has allowed six runs, tying a personal season high, in each of his previous outings this year against Colorado. He has made 25 career starts against Colorado, more than any other opponent.

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