Max Scherzer has logged a 20% hard-contact rate over his last 5 GS.

DAILY MATCHUPS: Carlos Carrasco is lined up for a duel against Blake Snell.

Max Scherzer owns a 31% SO rate against current CHC bats.

Severino eyes a road start against the Athletics.

Saturday's top two (Corbin and Kershaw) will face each other in Chavez Ravine.

Current LAA bats own an aggregate .555 OPS against Justin Verlander.

Zach Godley draws a rating over 2.00 for his turn against the Giants.

Clayton Kershaw draws a Dodger Stadium start against San Diego.

Hammer Time: Syndergaard owns encouraging SwK and contact indicators over recent starts.

Jacob deGrom has held current PHI bats to a .606 OPS.

Gray Scale: COL ace owns a 3.34 xERA on the season.