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Red Sox @ Orioles – 1:05pm (ET) – Oriole Park at Camden Yards Pitching Matchup:
Red Sox: Cooper Criswell (R) – $7800vs. L: 32.1 IP, 18.1% K%, 8.7% BB%, .179 ISO, .363 xwOBA vs. R: 35.1 IP, 23.2% K%, 4.5% BB%, .167 ISO, .284 xwOBA Orioles: Cole Irvin (L) – $7600vs. L: 27.1 IP, 12.5% K%, 6.3% BB%, .078 ISO, .315 xwOBA vs. R: 95.2 IP, 20.6% K%, 5.4% BB%, .170 ISO, .353 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 80°, 49% precipitation, humid, 13mph windKey Insights: Criswell has a notable split, performing better against right-handed hitters. Irvin has struggled more against righties, which could favor the Red Sox’s right-handed bats. Red Sox vs. LHP: Orioles vs. RHP: Royals @ Twins – 2:10pm (ET) – Target Field Pitching Matchup:
Royals: Alec Marsh (R) – $8000vs. L: 62.2 IP, 22.8% K%, 11.7% BB%, .183 ISO, .343 xwOBA vs. R: 54.2 IP, 24.2% K%, 7.6% BB%, .242 ISO, .361 xwOBA Twins: Joe Ryan (R) – $10300vs. L: 108.0 IP, 26.7% K%, 5.5% BB%, .122 ISO, .257 xwOBA vs. R: 113.2 IP, 30.6% K%, 4.0% BB%, .256 ISO, .312 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 61°, 68% precipitation, humid, 6mph windKey Insights: Joe Ryan has been dominant, especially against left-handed hitters. Alec Marsh has control issues, particularly against left-handed hitters. Royals vs. RHP: Twins vs. RHP: Blue Jays @ White Sox – 2:10pm (ET) – Guaranteed Rate Field Pitching Matchup:
Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (R) – $8200vs. L: 117.2 IP, 22.8% K%, 9.8% BB%, .234 ISO, .349 xwOBA vs. R: 137.2 IP, 21.4% K%, 6.0% BB%, .090 ISO, .286 xwOBA White Sox: Nick Nastrini (R) – $5500vs. L: 3.1 IP, 4.2% K%, 33.3% BB%, .313 ISO, .482 xwOBA vs. R: 8.0 IP, 17.9% K%, 12.8% BB%, .088 ISO, .417 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 69°, 5% precipitation, 15mph windKey Insights: Bassitt has struggled more against left-handed hitters. Nastrini has significant control issues, especially against lefties. Blue Jays vs. RHP: White Sox vs. RHP: Guardians @ Rockies – 4:10pm (ET) – Coors Field Pitching Matchup:
Guardians: Xzavion Curry (R) – $5000vs. L: 48.2 IP, 19.2% K%, 9.1% BB%, .086 ISO, .319 xwOBA vs. R: 55.2 IP, 13.7% K%, 5.2% BB%, .236 ISO, .365 xwOBA Rockies: Austin Gomber (L) – $5800vs. L: 40.0 IP, 13.9% K%, 5.8% BB%, .278 ISO, .392 xwOBA vs. R: 157.2 IP, 15.6% K%, 7.5% BB%, .182 ISO, .341 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: Coors Field is always hitter-friendly due to altitude.Key Insights: Curry has a lower strikeout rate against righties, making him vulnerable at Coors. Gomber has struggled significantly, especially against lefties. Guardians vs. LHP: Rockies vs. RHP: Start your 7-Day Free Trial Now
Dodgers @ Mets – 4:10pm (ET) – Citi Field Pitching Matchup:
Dodgers: Gavin Stone (R) – $8400vs. L: 36.0 IP, 16.1% K%, 11.2% BB%, .141 ISO, .343 xwOBA vs. R: 45.0 IP, 15.0% K%, 6.0% BB%, .201 ISO, .359 xwOBA Mets: Tylor Megill (R) – $7500vs. L: 67.1 IP, 21.9% K%, 11.0% BB%, .144 ISO, .347 xwOBA vs. R: 68.0 IP, 16.2% K%, 9.8% BB%, .160 ISO, .379 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 70°, 54% precipitation, 15mph windKey Insights: Stone has struggled more against left-handed hitters, which could favor Mets lefties. Megill has control issues, particularly against left-handed hitters. Dodgers vs. RHP: Mets vs. RHP: Cardinals @ Reds – 4:10pm (ET) – Great American Ball Park Pitching Matchup:
Cardinals: Lance Lynn (R) – $7200vs. L: 115.1 IP, 19.4% K%, 9.3% BB%, .237 ISO, .349 xwOBA vs. R: 119.2 IP, 27.1% K%, 7.5% BB%, .182 ISO, .321 xwOBA Reds: Nick Lodolo (L) – $9800vs. L: 12.2 IP, 32.0% K%, 8.0% BB%, .111 ISO, .288 xwOBA vs. R: 56.2 IP, 28.9% K%, 5.9% BB%, .214 ISO, .316 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 79°, 5% precipitation, 15mph windKey Insights: Lynn has been better against right-handed hitters but has struggled against lefties. Lodolo has a high strikeout rate, especially effective against right-handed hitters. Cardinals vs. LHP: Reds vs. RHP: Nationals @ Braves – 4:10pm (ET) – Truist Park Pitching Matchup:
Nationals: Mitchell Parker (L) – $6500vs. L: 10.0 IP, 20.9% K%, 4.7% BB%, .146 ISO, .268 xwOBA vs. R: 28.0 IP, 20.9% K%, 5.5% BB%, .108 ISO, .322 xwOBA Braves: Charlie Morton (R) – $8600vs. L: 107.0 IP, 27.4% K%, 13.1% BB%, .137 ISO, .316 xwOBA vs. R: 107.1 IP, 23.2% K%, 9.3% BB%, .123 ISO, .336 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: 82°, 24% precipitation, 12mph windKey Insights: Parker has decent strikeout rates but allows a higher ISO to lefties. Morton has been effective against both sides but with a higher walk rate against lefties. Nationals vs. RHP: Braves vs. LHP: Cubs @ Brewers – 4:10pm (ET) – American Family Field Pitching Matchup:
Cubs: Justin Steele (L) – $7000vs. L: 40.2 IP, 29.1% K%, 4.8% BB%, .194 ISO, .304 xwOBA vs. R: 158.0 IP, 22.9% K%, 5.2% BB%, .123 ISO, .290 xwOBA Brewers: Robert Gasser (L) – $7100vs. L: 3.2 IP, 30.8% K%, 0.0% BB%, .000 ISO, .196 xwOBA vs. R: 13.1 IP, 3.4% K%, 1.7% BB%, .020 ISO, .290 xwOBA Game Matchup:
Weather: Indoor stadiumKey Insights: Steele has been dominant against left-handed hitters. Gasser has a small sample size but impressive numbers against lefties. Cubs vs. LHP: Brewers vs. LHP: This pitching preview sets the stage for today’s MLB DFS slate. Later, we’ll dive into the top hitters and stacks to target. Good luck with your lineups!