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Cease Takes the Mound Against Rangers
NoteCease carries today's highest P-Score at 82.
NoteHe is striking out 12.8 batters per nine innings.
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MLB Game Day Preview — Friday, September 18, 2026
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DUELCole and Rodriguez combine for a 126 P-Score, the highest total among today's confirmed starter pairs.
GAPLargest starter gap: Cavalli (70) against Leahy (57).
TOPHighest P-Score scheduled starter: Dylan Cease at 82.
RACEATL at HOU is a key standings matchup.
RAINMain weather concern: 63% precipitation around first pitch at Coors Field.
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