Preview Roundups
September 19, 2018
St. Louis at Atlanta 12:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves wrap up a three-game home series Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals searching for answers to their anemic showing at home this season, one that continues to keep the Philadelphia Phillies alive in the National League East race. The Braves lost their fourth consecutive home game Tuesday, an 8-1 defeat that dropped Atlanta’s record at SunTrust Park to 38-38 and shrunk its lead in the division to 5 ½ games.
Minnesota at Detroit 1:10 PM ET
The Minnesota Twins aim for their first series sweep on the road in nearly two months when they wrap up a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. After coasting to a 6-1 win in the series opener, the Twins got three RBIs from Tyler Austin and a solid start by Jake Odorizzi in Tuesday's 5-3 triumph, their fifth in the last six meetings with the Tigers.
Tampa Bay at Texas 2:05 PM ET
The surging Tampa Bay Rays go after their third straight shutout as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the host Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon and put pressure on Oakland in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Blake Snell became the first pitcher to reach 20 wins Tuesday and the Rays have allowed just six hits while blanking Texas in the first two games of the series.
NY Mets at Philadelphia 6:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies look to answer an 11-series winless stretch by capturing their second straight set on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series versus the visiting New York Mets (70-81). Winners of just five of 16 in September, the Phillies (77-73) are keeping their faint postseason aspirations alive as they reside 5 1/2 games behind National League East-leading Atlanta.
Boston at NY Yankees 7:05 PM ET
The New York Yankees spoiled the party in the first game of the series and look to keep the visiting Boston Red Sox from clinching their third straight American League East title again when the teams meet Wednesday night. Neil Walker belted a three-run homer and the Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory Tuesday, reducing their magic number to five to seal a playoff spot.
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
Despite being closer to last place than first in the American League East, the Toronto Blue Jays had little trouble distancing themselves from the beleaguered Baltimore Orioles when the division rivals have tangled this season. The Blue Jays (69-82) vie for their 15th victory in the season series against the Orioles (43-108) on Wednesday when the clubs conclude their three-game set at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Kansas City at Pittsburgh 7:05 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are all but gone, but they seem intent on finishing strong, especially at home. The Pirates seek their fifth straight victory overall and their eighth in a row at PNC Park when they host the Kansas City Royals for the finale of a three-game interleague series Wednesday night.
Chi. White Sox at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
The American League Central champion Cleveland Indians look to continue their dominance in the season series when they host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for the second of a three-game set. Jason Kipnis homered and Yandy Diaz knocked in two runs to support Corey Kluber’s 11-strikeout effort as the Indians took the opener 5-3 on Tuesday to improve to 11-3 against the White Sox, including 7-0 at home, this year.
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET
After winning seven straight series to strengthen their standing in the National League playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers are in danger of dropping back-to-back sets – and to the bottom two teams in the division. The Brewers will try to avoid a second straight series loss when they wrap up a three-game run against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Seattle at Houston 8:10 PM ET
The Houston Astros aim to notch their 14th victory in 17 games when they conclude their three-game series Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The teams split the first two games of the set, with Houston cruising to a 7-0 win on Tuesday.
San Francisco at San Diego 9:10 PM ET
San Diego Padres rookie Franmil Reyes wasn’t part of the team’s long-term plans when the season began, but the hulking right fielder is forcing his way into the picture with an impressive second half. Reyes is riding a 10-game hitting streak for the Padres, who look to avoid a three-game sweep against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
Chi. Cubs at Arizona 9:40 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs look to complete a three-game sweep and win for the sixth time in seven contests when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday for the series finale. Chicago delivered a 9-1 thumping on Tuesday and won the first two games by a cumulative 14-2 score.
LA Angels at Oakland 10:05 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics are slumping at the wrong time, as their chances for first place in the American League West - as well as the top wild-card spot - continue to worsen. Oakland looks to avoid its fourth straight loss and fifth in six outings when it hosts the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series.
Colorado at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
Chris Taylor's first career walk-off homer gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1 1/2-game lead over Colorado in the National League West and put them in a position to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Rockies on Wednesday. Taylor launched the decisive blast in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 3-2 victory as Los Angeles won for the sixth time in seven games.