The Yankees go for a sweep of the Orioles after two wins by wide margins Friday and Saturday. Kevin Gausman takes on CC Sabathia. Gausman looks for his first road win of the season, as he stands 0-9 with a 5.32 ERA on the road. His home run innings are about even, but he allowed 15 homers away and eight at home. However, in three starts against the Yankeed this season he owns a 1.31 ERA. Sabathia blew a little hot and cold over his last six starts, but more cold as his ERA stands at 5.11 in that period. His high strikeout rate can’t over come his high walk and home run rates.

The Indians try to split the four-game series with Texas in what proved to be an all or nothing series. The two Rangers wins were blow-out shutouts, while the Indians won game two 12-1. Danny Salazar and Derek Holland battle on Sunday. Salazar is one of three AL Pitchers striking out more than ten batters per nine innings. Holland pitched much better at home this year, with a 3.73 ERA in Texas versus 5.70 on the road.

Finally, the Royals and Red Sox play the rubber game of their wild card important series with Yordano Ventura facing Eduardo Rodriguez in prime time. Ventura turned his season around recently, with a 2.03 ERA in August. His ERA was 4.88 through the end of July. He upped his strikeouts and lowered his home run rate. Rodriguez, too, showed improvement, with a 2.52 ERA since the All-Star break. His ERA was 8.59 before the break. He went from allowing 9 home run in 29 1/3 innings to four home runs in 39 1/3 innings.

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