SPLITS TO KNOW
- Hanley Ramirez is 10-for-25 (.400) with three extra-base hits lifetime against Jordan Zimmermann.
- Lucas Duda (2-for-16) and Curtis Granderson (1-for-12) are hitting just .107 against Aaron Harang. However, David Wright is 12-for-28 with five extra-base hits against the Phillies’ big righty.
- Desmond Jennings (2-for-18), James Loney (6-for-33), and David DeJesus (1-for-14) are hitting a combined .138 against R.A. Dickey.
- Freddie Freeman (10-for-16, 4 doubles) and Chris Johnson (9-for-21, 4 doubles, HR) have both hit well against Mat Latos.
- Ryan Braun (.215 with 19 Ks in 65 at-bats) has struggled against Adam Wainwright, but teammate Aramis Ramirez (.383/.431/.667 in 60 at-bats) has raked against the Cardinals’ ace.
- Jose Altuve is 9-for-19 with three doubles lifetime against Scott Kazmir.
- Matt Adams (7-for-9, HR), Jon Jay (8-for-13, three extra-base hits), Jhonny Peralta (13-for-32, three extra-base hits), and Matt Holliday (9-for-26) have all hit well against Matt Garza.
SP RANKINGS
Adam Wainwright, STL vs. MIL
Anibal Sanchez, DET at PIT
3. Jacob deGrom, NYM vs. PHI
Jon Lester, CHC vs. CIN
Gerrit Cole, PIT vs. DET
Jordan Zimmermann, WAS at BOS
Scott Kazmir, OAK at HOU
James Paxton, SEA at LAD
Michael Pineda, NYY at BAL
Matt Shoemaker, LAA at TEX
Shelby Miller, ATL vs. MIA
Danny Duffy, KC at MIN
Andrew Cashner, SD vs. ARI
Brandon McCarthy, LAD vs. SEA
Jake Odorizzi, TB at TOR
Matt Garza, MIL at STL
R.A. Dickey, TOR vs. TB
Mike Leake, CIN at CHC
Rick Porcello, BOS vs. WAS
Aaron Harang, PHI at NYM
Rubby De La Rosa, ARI at SD
Wei-Yin Chen, BAL vs. NYY
Mat Latos, MIA at ATL
Scott Feldman, HOU vs. OAK
Eddie Butler, COL at SF
Chris Heston, SF vs. COL
Ross Detwiler, TEX vs. LAA
Trevor May, MIN vs. KC
CALL TO THE ‘PEN
Tampa’s Ernesto Frieri earned a four-out save against Miami on Sunday, but he was likely used as closer because Brad Boxberger had pitched each of the previous two games. Frieri allowed two hits and a run, so Boxberger’s job doesn’t appear to be in danger. … Toronto’s Miguel Castro allowed a hit and a walk, but he ultimately protected a three-run lead and nailed down his second save. Brett Cecil tossed a perfect eighth inning in front of Castro, so he’s likely creeping back into contention for saves. … The Dodgers’ Chris Hatcher allowed three hits, a walk and three runs while trying to protect a seven-run lead against the Diamondbacks. Joel Peralta was called on to finish the inning, earning his second save. This was Hatcher’s second straight rocky outing. Expect Peralta to get the next save chance. … LaTroy Hawkins blew his second save of the young season, allowing two hits, a walk and three runs to the Cubs. Adam Ottavino, who pitched the seventh and got the first out of the eighth inning on Sunday, figures to be next in line for save chances, and he’s worth adding right now. … Fernando Rodney imploded in a non-save situation against the A’s, getting tagged for four runs and allowing six total base runners. His job is safe for now, but Danny Farquhar isn’t a bad handcuff if you have room on your roster.
WEATHER WATCH
There’s an 81-percent chance of rain in Atlanta for the Marlins-Braves game, and a 50-percent chance of showers in Texas for the Angels-Rangers.
