Sheehan looks to keep cooking at home

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are only nine games on this Monday slate. First pitch comes at 6:40pm ET with the Pirates hosting the Cubs. Weather forecast looks clear for all games today. 

 

Notable Starts:

Emmet Sheehan takes on a tough Phillies lineup at home in this one. In September, the Phillies are scoring 6.0 runs per game where they have a .309 BA and .908 OPS. His last two home starts have resulted in a PQS-5 and he has been strong there in six start this season going 3-1 with a 2.32 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 31 IP. In his four starts made on five days rest this season he is 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and 29/5 K/BB in 24 IP.

Braxton Ashcraft is enjoying a nice rookie season with a 3.65 xERA and 50% GB% in 58 IP. He...

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