MATCHUPS: NL Midweek, Aug. 20-23
Aug 19 2012
Playoff races are in full swing this week with the top two teams in the NL East and West facing off. This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover five three-game series and three four-game sets.
The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching information available, but circumstances can and will change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates.
Within each series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. Following each pitcher's name, we've included their handedness, year-to-date BPV, and last five PQS scores.
San Francisco at Los Angeles (3)
LA Probables:
Clayton Kershaw (LHP; 121 BPV; Last 5 PQS: 2-5-5-5-5)
Joe Blanton (RHP; 120 BPV; Last 5 PQS:...
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