DAILY MATCHUPS: Red-hot Peralta tries on ice-cold Sox

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: 28 of the 30 teams are in action, with the Reds and Pirates playing a day/night doubleheader to make up for Saturday's rainout, and the Cardinals and Royals getting a rare Sunday off. The Braves will be at Citi Field for the only other night game, while interleague matchups abound: OAK at WAS, MIN at PHI, CHC at TOR, NYY at MIA, MIL at CHW, and TEX at SF. There is a slight chance rain could be an issue for Detroit at Boston, so check the forecast closer to game time.

 

Notable Starts: 

Freddy Peralta (RHP, MIL) has been on fire in the second half, posting a 3.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 2.69 xERA, 39% K%, 32% K-BB%, and a 19.1% SwK over his last six starts. Meanwhile, the White Sox have the AL's worst OPS since...

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