It’s a worst versus a first as the Royals travel to New York to play the Yankees. Jason Vargas takes on Michael Pineda. Vargas pitched his worst outing of the season his last time out, challenging the Yankees in Kansas City. Despite the six runs allowed in that game, his ERA stands at 2.03. He’s allowed just two home runs in 48 2/3 innings. Pineda has that same ERA when he pitches in Yankee Stadium this year. In 26 2/3 home innings he walked three and struck out 32.

The Tigers travel to Houston to take on the best team in the AL, the Astros. Michael Fulmer faces Brad Peacock. Fulmer, with a 5-1 mark this season, is now 16-8 on his career. He’s doing a good job of repeating his rookie year, with similar walk and strikeout rate, and a bit better home run rate. Peacock makes his first start of the season. In 16 1/3 innings over 12 relief appearances he owns a 1.10 ERA, with 22 K making up for 10 walks.

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