Friday’s MLB slate is jam-packed with playoff implications.
The latest: The AL West-leading Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals with the latter chasing the AL Central title. Later, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers begin a four-game set in the desert.
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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays
St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians
Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants
Betting insights
- The Toronto Blue Jays took three of five from the Boston Red Sox and now begin a series against the sputtering Minnesota Twins (2-8 in their last 10). Kevin Gausman gets the ball and he’s posted a 2.84 ERA in August.
- The Philadelphia Phillies extended their NL East lead to six with a win over the Atlanta Braves last night. Atlanta had won eight of 10 before then and looks to rebound with Reynaldo Lopez (2.02 ERA) pitching. Philly counters with Ranger Suarez (2.82 ERA).
- The Royals have lost the AL Central lead after blowing back-to-back games late. They’re currently 1.5 games back of the Cleveland Guardians, who play the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates tonight. Kansas City turns to Seth Lugo (3.19 ERA) against Framber Valdez (3.27 ERA).
- If the Diamondbacks can sweep the Dodgers at home they’ll be tied atop the NL West. That’s a big “if”, though. Los Angeles is 8-2 in its last 10 and 2-1 in Arizona this season. The D-backs start Zac Gallen (3.65 ERA) against Clayton Kershaw (3.72 ERA).
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.