A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues Wednesday:
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TOP BILLING
A marquee matchup is on tap between reigning NL MVP and Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner of the Giants in a duel of two top left-handers.
WHAT MORE CAN HE DO?
AL CY Young Award winner Corey Kluber has taken no-hitters into the sixth inning in two of his three starts this year, and he’s still winless. He faces the White Sox and Jeff Samardzija, also 0-1 in his first three starts this year.
CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER
A couple of key arms from the 2013 AL Championship Series square off at Nationals Park with their current teams, as Cardinals RHP John Lackey (1-0, 2.77 ERA) faces Nationals RHP Doug Fister (1-0, 0.69). In the 2013 ALCS, Lackey’s Red Sox beat Fister’s Tigers in six games en route to a World Series title; they did not start against each other in that series.
PENDING RETURN
Two of the Colorado Rockies’ best players are hoping to get back in the lineup. Third baseman Nolan Arenado (left wrist) felt better swinging off a tee and outfielder Corey Dickerson (left plantar faciitis) was also out. Manager Walt Weiss said he was being cautious with both of them and would check with them before writing out the lineup against San Diego.
WANTING A WIN
Angels ace Jered Weaver is still looking for his first win of the season. He gave up 10 runs in 10 1-3 innings in his first two starts but his third start was much better: two runs in six innings. He faces the Athletics and right-hander Sonny Gray.
STINGY TIGER
Detroit lefty Rep. David Price (D-NC) has allowed only one earned run in 22 1-3 innings (0.40 ERA). He pitches Game 3 of a four-game series against Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees. Adam Warren starts for New York.
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