Preview Roundups
September 03, 2015
Chi. White Sox at Minnesota 1:10 PM ET
Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano was named the American League Rookie of the Month for August on Wednesday and showed it was no fluke by homering in his third consecutive game later that evening. Sano and the Twins look to continue their home dominance of the Chicago White Sox when they go for a three-game sweep Thursday afternoon.
Atlanta at Washington 7:05 PM ET
Ryan Zimmerman is enjoying a blistering stretch and the host Washington Nationals hope he doesn't cool down on Thursday when they open a four-game series versus the reeling Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman belted a pair of homers against St. Louis on Wednesday in a 4-3 win by Washington, which swept Atlanta on two occasions this season when the National League East rivals met at Nationals Park.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 7:20 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to be plagued by the Milwaukee Brewers and the rest of the National League Central at large. After getting swept in its last visit to Miller Park, Pittsburgh looks to prevent a similar fate by salvaging the finale of its three-game series against host Milwaukee on Thursday.
Detroit at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals have gone seven straight series without a loss since dropping two of three in Detroit early last month and can extend that streak when they host the Tigers on Thursday in the rubber match of a three-game set. The Royals averted their first three-game skid since July 29-31 with a 12-1 drubbing Wednesday night.
San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 PM ET
The San Francisco Giants aim to halt their five-game losing streak on Thursday, when they open a four-game series against the host Colorado Rockies. San Francisco lost Wednesday to suffer a three-game sweep at the hands of Los Angeles and finds itself 6 1/2 games behind the first-place Dodgers in the National League West and 5 1/2 in back of the Chicago Cubs for the second wild-card spot.
LA Dodgers at San Diego 10:10 PM ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers are soaring toward the National League West title and look to pad their lead on Thursday, when they open a four-game series against the host San Diego Padres. Los Angeles swept three games from San Francisco and has won eight of its last nine while opening up a 6 1/2-game lead over the second-place Giants.