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Cardinals Seek Sweep of Red Sox Behind Matthew Liberatore’s Return to Rotation The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of sweeping the Boston Red Sox, thanks to their recent offensive explosion and some smart pitching moves. With lefty Matthew Liberatore back in the starting rotation, the Cardinals are ready to keep their winning streak alive against a Red Sox team struggling to find their footing. Matthew Liberatore’s Big Return Matthew Liberatore is stepping back

Mariners Bank on Dylan Moore’s Hot Streak in Series Finale vs. Orioles Mariners Gear Up for Series Finale Against Orioles The Seattle Mariners are riding high after their recent comeback victory as they head into the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. With Dylan Moore on fire and George Kirby taking the mound, the Mariners are set to close out the series with a bang. Dylan Moore’s Stellar Performance Dylan Moore has been a standout

Royals Set to Celebrate Glory Years with A’s in Town Preface and Context Kansas City Royals fans are in for a treat this weekend as the team honors their 2014 American League championship squad during a three- game series against the Oakland Athletics. That 2014 Royals team came so close to winning the World Series, setting the stage for their ultimate triumph in 2015, which marked the franchise’s first title since 1985. Current Royals’ Performance

Marlins Strive to Extend Scoreless- Innings Streak vs. Mets Preface The Miami Marlins, despite having the worst record in the major leagues, have turned into the hottest pitching staff with three straight shutouts. With a streak of 28 consecutive scoreless innings, they’re just three innings short of the franchise record set in 2004. As they face the New York Mets on Saturday afternoon in the second game of the weekend series, the Marlins will aim

Rockies Face Giants, Hope to Start Another Winning Streak Preface Former San Francisco pitcher Ty Blach will visit his old stomping grounds as the Colorado Rockies continue their three- game road series with the Giants on Saturday afternoon. Both brigades are looking to make some momentum, with the Rockies aiming to bounce back after a loss in the series opener. Series Opener Recap Friday’s series opener was not a pitching show, but the Giants came

Nationals Look to Find Their Offense Against High- Octane Phillies Preface The Washington Nationals are hopeless to break out of their offensive slump as they visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday evening. After getting shut out twice by the Chicago White Sox, the Nationals managed just two runs against Zack Wheeler in Friday’s 4- 2 loss to the Phillies. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has been on a roll, winning four of its last five games. Pitching Matchup

Dodgers’ Walker Buehler Looks to Find Formvs. Reds Preface Walker Buehler is gearing up for another chance to get back on track when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ right- hander faces the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Buehler( 0- 1,7.36 ERA) has made two nascences since returning from a nearly two- time hiatus following elbow surgery, but neither outing has lived up to the norms awaited of a former staff ace. Buehler’s Recent Performance In his first

Red-hot Yu Darvish to Lead Padres Against Braves Preface San Diego’s ace Yu Darvish is on fire and ready to continue his scoreless- innings streak on Saturday night when the Padres take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their four- game series. Darvish( 3- 1,2.43 ERA) has been untouchable lately, and he will face Braves right- hander Bryce Elder( 1- 1,4.79). Recent Performance of Yu Darvish Scoreless- Innings Streak The Padres kicked

Salvador Perez flings to Power Royals Past A’s in Rematch Preface This weekend, the Kansas City Royals are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the team that took them to their first pennant in 29 times. numerous former members of the 2014 Royals watched from a suite in Kauffman Stadium on Friday night as Kansas City secured a 6- 2 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics to kick off a three- game series. They also watched