Preview Roundups
July 26, 2017
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 12:10 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Rays put a season-high five-game losing streak behind them and can go after a key series victory Wednesday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles in the rubber match. The Rays nearly blew a five-run lead before stranding two runners on base in the top of the ninth to edge the Orioles 5-4 on Tuesday night to remain one game behind Kansas City for the second American League wild-card spot.
Cincinnati at NY Yankees 1:05 PM ET
Recently acquired third baseman Todd Frazier made his first home game with the New York Yankees a memorable one, hitting into a triple play in his first at-bat. There was a silver lining as a run scored on the play for the Yankees, who will look to complete a two-game interleague sweep of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.
Atlanta at Arizona 3:40 PM ET
Aside from some unexpected pop from their starting pitcher, the Arizona Diamondbacks were not able to muster much with the bats in a loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks hope to turn things around and take advantage of a fill-in starter when they face the visiting Braves in the rubber game of a three-game set Wednesday afternoon.
Boston at Seattle 3:40 PM ET
Chris Sale spent the bulk of his career serving as the stopper for a team in the Chicago White Sox which never made the postseason during his seven-year stay in the "Windy City." The Boston Red Sox hope he can play the same role for them as they try to remain atop the American League East on Wednesday and attempt to avoid a fifth straight defeat overall and three-game sweep in Seattle against the Mariners.
Pittsburgh at San Francisco 3:45 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates appear to have a glaring need in right field due to Gregory Polanco’s strained left hamstring, but general manager Neal Huntington isn’t about to panic. While Huntington continues to monitor the trade market, the Pirates’ immediate focus is on Wednesday’s rubber match of their three-game series against the host San Francisco Giants.
Milwaukee at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers will try to string together consecutive wins for the first time in almost two weeks when they play the middle contest of a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. A three-run homer by Travis Shaw highlighted an 11-hit attack and starter Zach Davies spun 7 2/3 scoreless innings in the Brewers' 8-0 win in the series opener.
Houston at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
While Jose Altuve's career-high 17-game hitting streak is receiving plenty of attention, teammate Marwin Gonzalez is enjoying an impressive run in his own right with hits in eight straight and 23 of his last 26 contests. Altuve and Gonzalez look to add to their individual streaks on Wednesday as the American League-best Houston Astros aim to remain perfect in interleague play heading into the finale of a three-game series versus the host Philadelphia Phillies.
Oakland at Toronto 7:07 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics have encountered horrific troubles on the road this season, but the Rogers Centre has served as a House of Horrors for the club for quite some time. Oakland has dropped 10 of its last 11 at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays, including the first two heading into the third contest of the four-game series on Wednesday.
LA Angels at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians can match their longest winning streak of the season when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series. Cleveland blew a seven-run lead Tuesday before Edwin Encarnacion belted a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning to extend the Indians winning streak to five with an 11-7 triumph.
Kansas City at Detroit 7:10 PM ET
The surging Kansas City Royals are in hot pursuit of the first-place Cleveland Indians in the American League Central while also holding down the second wild card. The Royals go for their eighth consecutive victory and second straight three-game sweep when they wrap up a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Miami at Texas 8:05 PM ET
Yu Darvish could be making his final start in a Texas uniform when the Rangers host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in the rubber match of a three-game series. With the trade deadline looming and Darvish set to become a free agent after the season, Texas general manager Jon Daniels was making it known that the Japanese standout is available.
Chi. Cubs at Chi. White Sox 8:10 PM ET
After splitting two games at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox head to the South Side to continue the annual Crosstown Cup on Wednesday. The Cubs hope to continue their second-half surge and keep pace in the tightening National League Central race, while the last-place White Sox look to play spoiler at home against their crosstown rivals.
Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
Paul DeJong has created quite the buzz during his two months in the majors, with his impressive performance in July helping the St. Louis Cardinals remain in contention in the National League Central. After belting his third homer in four contests, DeJong looks to send the Cardinals to a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
Minnesota at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Chris Taylor didn't make the Opening Day roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers in part due to the team's concern about his ability to play the outfield, but all he has done since his mid-April promotion is provide a steady outfield glove and one of the best bats in the National League. The Dodgers eye their 36th win in 42 contests Wednesday when they attempt a three-game home sweep of the Minnesota Twins.
NY Mets at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
After exiting Tuesday’s game with an injury, Yoenis Cespedes hopes to be in the starting lineup Wednesday as the New York Mets continue their four-game series against the host San Diego Padres. Cespedes broke out of a lengthy slump with three extra-base hits and three RBIs in Tuesday’s 6-5 victory as the Mets won for the sixth time in their last seven games.