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The standout from Japan has been excellent all season and won his third straight with seven innings of two-run ball in a 12-2 victory over the Yankees his last time out. Opponents are hitting .183 off him, and he has a 0.78 WHIP in nine starts.
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Kazmir allowed four runs in a loss at Philadelphia in his last star and fell to 2-2 on the year. He admitted he abandoned his slider after he struggled with it in the first inning and allowed a home run to Kevin Frandsen.
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Harang was scratched from his start Thursday against the Yankees due to lower back stiffness, but hopes to be ready for his next turn. After a slow start, he'd pitched back-to-back quality starts before having to sit out.
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Williams is coming off a strong performance against the White Sox. He allowed two runs in six innings but was removed after just 74 pitches because manager Mike Scioscia didn't feel Williams, who also has worked in relief, was stretched out enough.
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The 22-year-old rookie received a no-decision in his last outing when he gave up three runs in six innings in Cleveland. Maurer did better against lefties, which had been an Achilles' heel, as he continues adapting after jumping from Double-A ball.
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Wilson has thrown well in his past two starts, but both resulted in losses to the White Sox. Wilson will gladly welcome a new opponent as he looks to break a three-start losing streak.
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Grimm picked up his first win in four starts this month by holding the Tigers to two runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings of a 7-2 win last Saturday. He is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts against the Mariners this year.
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Saunders returns to the comfort of Safeco Field, where he's 3-0 with a 0.94 ERA this season and 9-0 with a 1.72 ERA in his career. He beat the Rangers earlier this year in Seattle, but is 3-8 with a 6.30 ERA in 13 career starts vs. Texas.
