MLB Wednesday viewing guide: Royals could eliminate Indians, move into tie with Tigers
Kansas City needs a win and a Detroit loss to accomplish both things.
Jason Miller
The Indians' season comes down to Trevor Bauer, who is coming off of his first zero-walk start as a big leaguer. Bauer has a 4.38 ERA in four September starts. The Royals counter with Jason Vargas, owner of a 9.00 ERA in his last three outings.
Elsewhere, the Tigers are stuck facing White Sox ace Chris Sale, who leads the league in ERA (2.20) and strikeouts per nine innings (10.6).
Wednesday’s MLB schedule
| Time (ET) | Game | TV | Reason to watch |
| 1:05 p.m. | Orioles at Yankees | MASN, YES | The Orioles still have an outside shot at finishing with the best record in the AL. |
| 1:08 p.m. | White Sox at Tigers | CSN Chicago, FS Detroit | AL ERA leader Chris Sale can play spoiler for White Sox. |
| 1:10 p.m. | Diamondbacks at Twins | FS Arizona, FS North | Um ... uh ... D-Backs outfielder Ender Inciarte has a 12-game hitting streak! |
| 3:35 p.m. | Angels at Athletics | FS West, CSN California | A win in Jon Lester's final start of the season could help A's fans forget about Yoenis Cespedes. |
| 7:05 p.m. | Mets at Nationals | SNY, MASN | A 5-0 finish would put the Mets at .500 for the season. |
| 7:07 p.m. | Mariners at Blue Jays | ROOT Northwest, Rogers Sportsnet | Mariners top prospect Taijuan Walker takes the hill in a game his team really needs to win. |
| 7:10 p.m. | Royals at Indians | ESPN, FS Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio | The Royals, who control their own destiny, would eliminate the Tribe with a win. |
| 7:10 p.m. | Brewers at Reds | FS Wisconsin, FS Ohio | Jonathan Lucroy needs one more double to set an MLB record for two-baggers in a single season by a catcher. |
| 7:10 p.m. | Phillies at Marlins | CSN Philly, FS Florida | Christian Yelich (115 OPS+) is one of the best under-23 players in the game. |
| 7:10 p.m. | Pirates at Braves | ROOT Pittsburgh, SportSouth | Julio Teheran: 2.18 ERA in his last seven starts. |
| 7:10 p.m. | Rays at Red Sox | Sun Sports, NESN | Highly touted rookie starters Jake Odorizzi and Anthony Ranaudo square off. |
| 8:05 p.m. | Astros at Rangers | CSN Houston, FS Southwest | The Astros might still avoid 90 losses. |
| 8:05 p.m. | Cardinals at Cubs | FS Midwest, CSN Chicago | Jake Arrieta is constantly on no-hit watch. |
| 10:05 p.m. | Rockies at Padres | ROOT Rocky Mountain, FS San Diego | Colorado starter Yohan Flande (0-5, 4.91 ERA) is still looking for his first MLB win. |
| 10:10 p.m. | Giants at Dodgers | ESPN, CSN Bay Area, SportsNet LA | Clayton Kershaw is pitching for the Dodgers, who can clinch the NL West with a win. |
- The Royals have trouble with the change, writes Royals Review’s Shaun Newkirk.
- The final week of the season presents a tough challenge for the Tigers, says Catherine Slonksnis of Bless You Boys.
- Things got a little heated early in the Dodgers’ win over the Giants:
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