Preview Roundups
May 02, 2018
Kansas City at Boston 1:05 PM ET
In a matchup of the best and worst teams in the American League, the struggling Kansas City Royals came out on top by using some late-inning thunder on two occasions. A pair of dramatic home runs powered the Royals to a 7-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox and put them in position for their first series win of the year in Wednesday afternoon's rubber match at Fenway Park.
Texas at Cleveland 1:10 PM ET
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber will try to end a rough stretch on the mound for the Cleveland Indians when he takes the ball against the visiting Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon. The Indians have allowed 45 runs over the last six games while losing four of them, including an 8-6 decision in 12 innings on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
There is strong potential for a third straight pitcher’s duel in the series when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Detroit Tigers for the rubber match of a three-game set Wednesday afternoon. Red-hot Blake Snell seeks his fifth straight win for the Rays, who have won nine of their last 11, while 2016 American League Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer goes for the Tigers after they edged Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday.
Toronto at Minnesota 1:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins are calling up top pitching prospect Fernando Romero on Wednesday to make his major-league debut in the finale of three-game series with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. The 23-year-old Romero made three starts for Triple-A Rochester to begin the season after spending all of 2017 at the Double-A level.
Chi. White Sox at St. Louis 1:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to build off a dramatic game-winning rally when they cap a quick two-game Interleague series with the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. After getting swept three straight at Pittsburgh over the weekend, the Cardinals were in danger of losing their fourth straight game before scoring twice in the bottom of the ninth inning to steal Tuesday's series opener 3-2.
Colorado at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Two underachieving offenses looking to break out of slumps go head-to-head Wednesday, when the Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies for the rubber match of their three-game series. The Cubs have scored three runs or fewer in seven straight games, while the Rockies have been held to three or fewer in five consecutive contests.
San Diego at San Francisco 3:45 PM ET
After a rough start, Eric Hosmer appears to be settling in nicely with the San Diego Padres, who signed the veteran to an eight-year contract in February. The 28-year-old first baseman looks to build on his recent success Wednesday when the Padres face the host San Francisco Giants in the rubber match of their three-game series.
Pittsburgh at Washington 7:05 PM ET
A return to the leadoff position for the first time since 2013 allowed Bryce Harper the opportunity to leave some of his frustration in his rear-view mirror. Harper aims to let loose again as the Washington Nationals bid to win four straight for the first time since the first four contests of the season when they continue their four-game series versus the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Atlanta at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves youth movement is on full display, and so far the results have been good as they could move into first place in the National League East with another victory Wednesday at the New York Mets. Featuring the three youngest players in the major leagues on its roster, Atlanta captured a 3-2 victory in Tuesday’s series opener as Mike Soroka won his big-league debut while Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies combined for three hits and two runs scored.
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 PM ET
A visit to the worst pitching staff in the majors was all it took to snap the Milwaukee Brewers out of a wretched offensive slump. After mustering only two runs in a four-game sweep at the Chicago Cubs, the Brewers have a chance to close their nine-game road trip with a sweep of their own in Wednesday night's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 PM ET
The Miami Marlins have raised the outlook in South Florida on the strength of a season-high four-game winning streak while the Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fortunes take a tumble with losses in four straight and six of eight overall. The Marlins (11-18) aim for their first series sweep of the season on Wednesday when they wrap up the three-game set versus the visiting Phillies (16-13).
NY Yankees at Houston 8:10 PM ET
After bouncing back from their first loss in more than a week, the New York Yankees attempt to begin another winning streak when they visit the Houston Astros on Wednesday for the third contest of their four-game series. New York dropped a 2-1 decision in the opener and was locked in a scoreless battle for eight innings on Tuesday before scoring four times in the ninth for the victory.
LA Dodgers at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a 21-8 start for the first time in franchise history as they enter Wednesday's home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona has won the first two contests of the four-game series and has prevailed in seven of eight meetings with Los Angeles this season.
Baltimore at LA Angels 10:07 PM ET
The Los Angeles Angels halted their four-game slide in the series opener and look to post another victory when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Los Angeles squandered a two-run lead in the top of the ninth inning of Tuesday's opener before Justin Upton singled home the decisive run in the bottom of the frame for a 3-2 victory.
Oakland at Seattle 10:10 PM ET
The Seattle Mariners look to continue their winning ways at the expense of a division rival as they host the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Seattle has won three in a row and six of its last seven after posting a 6-3 victory in the series opener.