Windy City clashes highlight today’s MLB.TV slate

North Side or South Side, it’s a good time to be a Chicago baseball fan.

The Cubs and White Sox are both in first place, and each has the best record in its respective league. Even better, both are facing a first-place team at home tonight.

At Wrigley Field, the National League Central-leading Cubs (20-6) open a four-game series against the Nationals (19-8), who sit atop the NL East. Meanwhile, at U.S. Cellular Field, the American League Central-leading White Sox (19-9) are finishing a three-game set with the Red Sox (16-11), who hold a half-game lead over the Orioles in the AL East.

Both clashes are part of today’s 11-game slate available on MLB.TV.

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Here is a look at watch to watch for today in the Majors (all times ET):

Tanaka time: NYY@BAL, 7:05 p.m. After snapping a six-game losing streak on Wednesday night, the Yankees (9-16) have a chance to lock down only their third series win of the season in the finale at Camden Yards. New York will turn to consistent right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who has allowed two earned runs in each of his five outings, resulting in a 2.87 ERA. Tanaka, facing the Orioles for the first time this year, has gone at least 6 2/3 innings in three consecutive starts. Baltimore will send out righty Kevin Gausman as it tries to avoid its first series loss at home this season. In two starts since coming off the disabled list, Gausman has allowed three earned runs over 11 innings, striking out 10.

Stat that matters: In two-strike counts this season, …

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