LEADING OFF: Samardzija, Kluber go for 1st wins

Atlanta Braves left fielder Jonny Gomes (7) makes a leaping catch to retire Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Atlanta. Miami won 5-2. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Braves left fielder Jonny Gomes (7) makes a leaping catch to retire Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Atlanta. Miami won 5-2. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

By Associated Press April 16, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues Friday:

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CENTRALLY LOCATED

White Sox right-hander Jeff Samardzija has had a rough beginning with his new team, giving up nine runs over 13 innings in outings against division foes Kansas City and Minnesota. Earning that first win won’t be any easier this time. He is set to face the NL Central champion Tigers and David Price. The lefty brings a spotless record into the game. He hasn’t allowed an earned run in 14 1-3 innings this season.

CATCHING ON