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The AL Central’s hottest team is on fire, riding a three-game win streak and holding a commanding three-game lead into August—so hot, they might even add talent at the trade deadline instead of selling. To keep momentum alive, they’re experimenting with a new pitching strategy: opener Jordan Hicks (14 scoreless outings since June) facing off against struggling starter Noah Schultz (16 runs in 21 July innings). Schultz’s performance today could determine if the team hunts for another ace before the deadline. The offense, fresh off a home run barrage, squares off against Drew Rasmussen—a resilient pitcher who’s bounced back from multiple surgeries and posted a stellar 3.07 ERA this season. With a lineup mostly unchanged and Tampa’s roster heavy on right-handed hitters, the game kicks off at 3:10 PM Central under warm skies and possible rain—luckily, it’s indoors.

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