Jair Jurrjens leads the NL with a 1.87 ERA. Photo: Icon SMI

Washington gets a tough assignment as they send Tom Gorzelanny against the Braves and ERA lead Jair Jurrjens. Gorzelanny posts good walk and strikeout rates, but he’s allowed 14 home runs in just 77 2/3 innings. His 1.62 HR/9 IP is one of the worst rates in the majors. Jurrjens is tough to hit despite a low K rate, allowing just a .229 BA. Combined with a very low walk rate, opponents are getting on base against him at a .276 clip.

Texas goes for a sweep of the Mariners as Matt Harrison takes on Blake Beavan. Harrison has done very well in day games this season. He’s allowed one home run in 37 day time innings, nine in 66 2/3 night-time innings. His ERA in the afternoon is just 1.70. Beavan makes his third MLB start, the first two being of the quality variety. So far his strength lies in control, as he’s only walked two batters in 13 1/3 innings. That’s a big reason the two home runs he allowed were solo shots.

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