It’s a good thing that the Cleveland Indians have such a big lead in the AL Central Division because they could be without excellent No. 2 starter Trevor Bauer the rest of the regular season. In fact, his postseason eligibility is in question, and that would seriously hamper Cleveland’s World Series efforts. Bauer suffered a stress fracture in his right fibula when he took a line drive off of his right ankle in a game last Saturday. Bauer has been among the game’s best starters this season, owning a 2.22 ERA with a 214/56 K/BB ratio in 166 innings. Here’s a look at two intriguing matchups this week. Check back for Mybookie Sportsbook odds.
It’s new Yankee Lance Lynn (8-8, 4.68) on the mound. Lynn surrendered five runs on six hits and three walks while fanning five over four innings as he didn’t factor into the decision Friday against Toronto. Lynn was roughed up for four runs in the first inning, but New York would rally as he departed with the game tied 5-5. It was easily Lynn’s worst outing since joining the Yankees, as he’s allowed just one run across 16.2 innings while racking up 22 punchouts since being dealt from Toronto. Lynn was nearly unhittable over his first three appearances (two starts) in pinstripes, carrying a 0.54 ERA into his start Friday. That number then ballooned to 2.61 ERA.After putting together his best stretch, Miami’s Trevor Richards (3-7, 4.28) struggled against the Braves last time, allowing five runs over 4 1/3 innings. The right-hander, who’ll face the Yankees for the first time, is 2-3 with a 3.27 ERA in eight outings at Marlins Park.
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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox
- When: Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Extra Innings)
New York Yankees at Miami Marlins
- When: Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Extra Innings)
