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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb is poised to take center stage once more as he faces the struggling Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon. With the interleague series tied at one game apiece, Webb’s dominant pitching and the Royals’ faltering offense could be the perfect combination to push the Giants to a strong finish on their nine-game homestand. Kansas City enters the series finale having scored three runs or fewer in 10 of their last 11 games, a stretch that’s seen them go just 4-7. The offensive downturn has been particularly alarming in terms of power, with the team managing only four home runs during this cold streak. Vinnie Pasquantino has been a rare bright spot, contributing half of

The Washington Nationals are on a roll, aiming for a season-high fifth consecutive win as they take on the Atlanta Braves in a key midweek showdown. Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Braves showcased the Nationals’ ability to start fast and protect leads effectively. The Braves are placing their hopes on AJ Smith-Shawver, who enters with a 3-2 record and an impressive 2.33 ERA. The 22-year-old right-hander has been one of MLB’s best pitchers in May, posting a near-perfect 0.46 ERA across 19 2/3 innings. He’s limited opposing hitters to just eight hits and one earned run during that stretch, while striking out 18. Smith-Shawver’s recent outing against Washington saw him allow just two hits and one unearned run over

The Toronto Blue Jays made the most of just three hits to secure a 3-0 victory against the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Two of those hits were crucial home runs — a solo shot from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a two-run blast from Anthony Santander — giving Toronto all the offense they needed. With the win, the Blue Jays moved to 3-4 on their nine-game homestand after earlier series losses to the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers. Despite limited offensive output, Toronto’s ability to capitalize on key moments made the difference. Check The latest Baseball Picks from MLB Expert Handicappers The Padres’ troubles at the plate persisted, as they were shut out despite collecting five hits.

The Philadelphia Phillies are on fire, and their resurgence couldn’t come at a better time. After a middling 13-13 start to the season, the team has flipped the script entirely, going 17-5 since and riding a five-game winning streak. With their offense firing on all cylinders and pitching depth holding strong, they’re now poised to extend that momentum even further as Taijuan Walker rejoins the starting rotation in a pivotal matchup against the Colorado Rockies. Philadelphia will hand the ball to right-hander Taijuan Walker (1-3, 2.62 ERA) for Wednesday night’s game at Coors Field—the third of a four-game series against the Rockies. Despite the lopsided win-loss record, Walker has been quietly effective this season, maintaining a stellar ERA over eight