{"id":213261,"date":"2025-09-09T16:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/213261\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T16:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:32:15","slug":"5-cant-miss-pitching-matchups-this-week-september-9-14-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/213261\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Can\u2019t-Miss Pitching Matchups This Week (September 9\u201314, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Things are heating up in the stretch run, and the individual pitching match-ups are heating up too. Here are 5 can\u2019t-miss pitching matchups this week:<\/p>\n

Cade Horton (Chicago Cubs) vs. Spencer Strider (Atlanta Braves) \u2014 Tuesday\"MLB:<\/p>\n

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This is a rookie vs. ace matchup. The Chicago Cubs<\/a> put the ball in the hands of Cade Horton, who is one of the most exciting young arms in MLB. The Atlanta Braves will counter with Spencer Strider<\/a> who is still known for ridiculous strikeout rates even in an up and down season.<\/p>\n

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Horton has thrived in his final few starts, and Strider can shut down any line-up when focused. Expect a lot of swing and misses.<\/p>\n

Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates) vs. Tyler Wells (Baltimore Orioles) \u2014 Tuesday\"MLB:<\/p>\n

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Paul Skenes<\/a> has made himself appointment viewing, and this road start adds another notch in his growing profile. The Orioles will go with Tyler Wells, who is back from injury<\/a> and looking to stabilize the Baltimore rotation.<\/p>\n

Skenes has elite pitching, and West has experience and control. This one matters for both teams fighting for late-season position.<\/p>\n

Blake Snell (Los Angeles Dodgers) vs. Kyle Freeland (Colorado Rockies) \u2014 Wednesday\"MLB:<\/p>\n

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In Coors Field, it will feel like every pitch counts. Blake Snell<\/a> brings his swing-and-miss to the mound against Kyle Freeland, who relies on soft contact and factoring in the altitude.<\/p>\n

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They couldn\u2019t be more different in style. Who can figure out how to pitch in the thin air, and what happens in the early innings, will play a huge part in this game.<\/p>\n

David Peterson (New York Mets) vs. Jes\u00fas Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies) \u2014 Thursday\"MLB:<\/p>\n

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This NL East series has playoff implications. The Mets will give the ball to David Peterson, and the Phillies go with Jes\u00fas Luzardo. Both pitchers are left-handed starters who can help eat innings and provide stability in their rotations.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s already some beef between the two teams, so the matchup will have some intensity. With this matchup on FOX<\/a>, the chance for a viewing audience has escalated.<\/p>\n

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Dylan Cease (San Diego Padres) vs. Tanner Gordon (Colorado Rockies) \u2014 Friday\"MLB:<\/p>\n

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Dylan Cease<\/a> takes his power arm to Coors Field against Rockies rookie Tanner Gordon. Cease generates energy when he records a strikeout, but the reality is that he needs to focus more on the finish line and damage control rather than on pitch counts in this hitters\u2019 paradise.<\/p>\n

For San Diego, it\u2019s another test of how their rotation handles tough circumstances.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong>: Top 5 Must-Watch MLB Games This Week (September 8\u201314,\u00a02025)<\/a><\/p>\n

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