Today starts the NBA playoffs, but at this time of the day we’re well into the first game, so I’m going to focus on night games in MLB plays. Tonight features 8 games, and brings a variety of options at each position that should see some success today, and could help you win thousands of dollars! Read on and find out who might be ready to break out their big bat and do some damage tonight.
Can’t Miss BatterSS Troy Tulowitzki
I’m a little less convinced about Tulo here than I’ve been about my can’t miss batters on other days, but I’m probably nit-picking the fact he’s struck out 7 times in 30 at-bats against Zach Greinke, because he’s hit safely 9 times, with one of those a double. Also, he’s currently on a hot streak, hitting .359 to open up the season. He’s the closest thing we have to a “lock” in the night games.
Other potential “locks”: Jean Segura vs. Vance Worley, and Buster Posey vs. Rubby De LaRosa
I’m a little less convinced about Tulo here than I’ve been about my can’t miss batters on other days, but I’m probably nit-picking the fact he’s struck out 7 times in 30 at-bats against Zach Greinke, because he’s hit safely 9 times, with one of those a double. Also, he’s currently on a hot streak, hitting .359 to open up the season. He’s the closest thing we have to a “lock” in the night games.
Other potential “locks”: Jean Segura vs. Vance Worley, and Buster Posey vs. Rubby De LaRosa
Pitcher to Pick up
I think there are a few interesting options at the starting pitching spot tonight.
Yordano Ventura comes into the game with a 2.31 ERA, having won both his first two starts while striking out 9 batters and walking just 3. He could be a solid option for less money, allow you to go with a few bigger bats in the lineup. With a WHIP under 1, he should be a pretty safe addition.
Dallas Kuechel added a breaking ball in the off-season, and now sports a 1.29 ERA with a 1-0 record and 7 strikeouts on the season. A few Angels have seen limited success against Kuechel however, which may scare some DFS owners away from him.
Jacob DeGrom is probably the best pitcher not named Zach or Felix throwing tonight. He comes into tonigh’s matchup with a 1.46 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and a 1.30 whip. On top of those numbers, Miami batters are the owners of a paltry .191 batting average against him in past matchups (13-68) with just 1 run scored. He’s not unhittable, but he’s about 2 grand less costly than Felix Hernandez, 1500 less than Greinke, and might just do the same thing they do tonight scoring wise.
I think there are a few interesting options at the starting pitching spot tonight.
Yordano Ventura comes into the game with a 2.31 ERA, having won both his first two starts while striking out 9 batters and walking just 3. He could be a solid option for less money, allow you to go with a few bigger bats in the lineup. With a WHIP under 1, he should be a pretty safe addition.
Dallas Kuechel added a breaking ball in the off-season, and now sports a 1.29 ERA with a 1-0 record and 7 strikeouts on the season. A few Angels have seen limited success against Kuechel however, which may scare some DFS owners away from him.
Jacob DeGrom is probably the best pitcher not named Zach or Felix throwing tonight. He comes into tonigh’s matchup with a 1.46 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and a 1.30 whip. On top of those numbers, Miami batters are the owners of a paltry .191 batting average against him in past matchups (13-68) with just 1 run scored. He’s not unhittable, but he’s about 2 grand less costly than Felix Hernandez, 1500 less than Greinke, and might just do the same thing they do tonight scoring wise.
Players to Avoid
Shin So-Choo and Prince Fielder, of the Texas Rangers. Both don’t fare well against Felix Hernandez historically. Choo has gone 9-33 with 12 strikeouts against him, while Prince has yet to collect a single base hit against him, going 0-11 with 4 strikeouts and just one walk. If either of them are in the game tonight, I’d avoid them in my lineup.
Shin So-Choo and Prince Fielder, of the Texas Rangers. Both don’t fare well against Felix Hernandez historically. Choo has gone 9-33 with 12 strikeouts against him, while Prince has yet to collect a single base hit against him, going 0-11 with 4 strikeouts and just one walk. If either of them are in the game tonight, I’d avoid them in my lineup.
Yesterday’s Advice
Yesterday’s “Can’t Miss Batters” were Buster Posey and Adrian Gonzalez.
Posey went 0-3, can’t win em all.
Gonzalez went 3-4, with two doubles and three runs scored.
Yesterday’s “Can’t Miss Batters” were Buster Posey and Adrian Gonzalez.
Posey went 0-3, can’t win em all.
Gonzalez went 3-4, with two doubles and three runs scored.
Yesterday’s Pitcher to Pickup was Yovani Gallardo. His night went like this: 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 hits, 3 K’s, 2 BB.
Yesterday’s player to avoid: Ubaldo Jimenez. His night went like this: 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 hits, 2 K’s, but he was ejected for hitting…Pablo Sandoval, his old NL rival in the 4th inning.
Good luck tonight folks!
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