Pitching matchups for Sunday’s MLB games

We have a 16-game slate Sunday in the majors with the first game starting at 1:05 p.m. ET between the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates. We are going to look at the best pitching matchup and the sleeper pitching matchup that could turn out to be a pitchers’ duel.

Best Matchup: Kevin Gausman vs. Clayton Kershaw

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will end their four-game series with an outstanding matchup at 4:10 p.m. ET. Gausman walks into Sunday’s afternoon with a record of 5-0 and 1.53 ERA through 10 starts. The Giants’ ace pitcher has been phenomenal on the road this season, with a perfect record 4-0 and 0.81 ERA. This will be the first time that he’s faced the defending World Series champions this season.

As for Kershaw, he’s been stellar on the mound as well this season. The 33-year-old has a record of 7-3 and 2.94 ERA in 11 starts. Just like Gausman, who has found success on the road this season, Kershaw has been great at home — 3-1, 2.81 ERA.

Sleeper Matchup: Blake Snell vs. Zack Greinke

On any other day, this pitching matchup is probably one of the best on the slate. However, we will get to see Blake Snell and the Padres play Zack Greinke and the Astros at 2:10 p.m. ET. Snell has not fared well in his first season with San Diego with a 1-1 record and 4.50 ERA through 10 starts.

But Snell could turn things around on Sunday afternoon as he has a 2.51 ERA against the Astros. Greinke continues to be the consistent force in Houston’s starting rotation. The 37-year-old is 4-2 and 3.97 ERA through 11 starts this season. The veteran pitcher is showing no signs of slowing down, throwing at least six innings in his last three outings.

Here’s a look at the pitching matchups for Sunday’s 15-game MLB slate on May 30th.

Rockies vs. Pirates: Kyle Freeland vs. TBD
Brewers vs. Nationals: Brandon Woodruff vs. Max Scherzer
Marlins vs. Red Sox: Sandy Alcantara vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
Yankees vs. Tigers: TBD vs. Tarik Skubal
Phillies vs. Rays: Zach Eflin vs. TBD
Blue Jays vs. Indians: Steven Matz vs. Aaron Civale
Orioles vs. White Sox: Keegan Akin vs. Lucas Giolito
Royals vs. Twins: Brad Keller vs. Matt Shoemaker
Padres vs. Astros: Blake Snell vs. Zack Greinke
Reds vs. Cubs: Tyler Mahle vs. Jake Arrieta
Angels vs. Athletics: Dylan Bundy vs. Cole Irvin
Giants vs. Dodgers: Kevin Gausman vs. Clayton Kershaw
Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks: Kwang Hyun Kim vs. Corbin Martin
Rangers vs. Mariners: Hyeon-Jong Yang vs. Yusei Kikuchi
Braves vs. Mets: Charlie Morton vs. Jacob deGrom