August kicks off with a full-slate Friday

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: The first day of August brings a full, 15-game slate. The action includes the opening of several relatively high-profile match-ups, including a key Tigers-Phillies series in Philadelphia. Cooler weather and more than a few games ticketed for wind-blowing-in conditions figure as boons for the men on the mound. Overall, the day's ratings are paced by Ks but tamped down by a weak ERA with overall numbers that are relatively down the middle.


Notable Starts:

Logan Gilbert is making just his second home start since July 3. Gilbert, who registered a PQS-5 in his last home start, draws a bottom-5 lineup in that of the Texas Rangers. The TEX offense has come around of late (.764 OPS since July 7), but current...

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