MLB Grind Down: Friday, October 2nd
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Miami at Philadelphia – 7:05 PM EST
| Miami | Philadelphia | ||||||||
 | Justin Nicolino |  | Aaron Harang | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| MIA (-125) | 8.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.298 | 0.759 | 0.334 | 12.9% | SP vs. Left | 0.280 | 0.781 | 0.342 | 13.90% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.251 | 0.774 | 0.328 | 6.1% | SP vs. Right | 0.260 | 0.738 | 0.322 | 19.20% |
| Batter Splits | MIA BvP | MIA vs R | Batter Splits | PHI BvP | PHI vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Justin Nicolino : FD: $6,300 — DK: $4,500
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 67.0 — SIERA: 5.67 — ERA: 4.16 — K%: 7.7% — BB%: 7.3% — HR/9: 0.9
Last 30 Days: IP: 30.0 — SIERA: 5.85 — ERA: 4.80 — K%: 7.3% — BB%: 7.3% — HR/9: 1.2
Philadelphia Phillies Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.302 (Rank: 21) — Strikeout Rate: 22.0% (Rank: 20)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.267 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 27.9% (Rank: 30)
Pitches per PA: 3.74 (Rank: 25)
Analysis: Nicolino has struggled down the stretch of the regular season, posting a 5.85 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 7.3% over the last month of play. He has a good chance to end his season on a high note though, as he takes on a Phillies’ offense that is ranked 29th in team wOBA over the last two weeks of play. Unfortunately, the favorable matchup doesn’t make up for an astonishingly low strikeout rate.
Pitcher Rating: 41.7
Aaron Harang : FD: $5,200 — DK: $5,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 371.0 — SIERA: 4.47 — ERA: 4.15 — K%: 16.7% — BB%: 7.6% — HR/9: 1.0
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.2 — SIERA: 4.64 — ERA: 5.20 — K%: 16.8% — BB%: 6.7% — HR/9: 2.0
Miami Marlins Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.297 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.346 (Rank: 4) — Strikeout Rate: 16.7% (Rank: 2)
Pitches per PA: 3.72 (Rank: 29)
Analysis: Harang has not pitched well for the Phillies this season and he comes into tonight’s start with a 4.64 SIERA over the last month of play. He draws a decent matchup tonight against Marlins, but given his current form, you have to give the edge to Miami in this matchup. Both of these pitchers should be avoided tonight in the home run friendly Citizens Bank Park.
Pitcher Rating: 52.2
Batter Grind Down
Miami
The Marlins draw a favorable matchup tonight against Aaron Harang and they get to face him in a home run friendly ballpark. The left-handed hitters have the edge in this matchup, as Harang has allowed a .342 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Justin Bour : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,800
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 436 — wOBA: 0.357 — ISO: 0.221 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.362 — ISO: 0.270 — wRC+: 129
Secondary Plays:
Dee Gordon : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 978 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.082 — wRC+: 101
Last 30 Days: PA: 117 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.065 — wRC+: 104
Christian Yelich : FD: $3,600 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 870 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.123 — wRC+: 115
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.370 — ISO: 0.152 — wRC+: 135
Philadelphia
The Phillies have been one of the worst offenses in baseball this season, but they draw a nice matchup tonight against Justin Nicolino, who has only struck out one out of every 13 batters that he has faced this season. The right-handed hitters in this lineup are in play tonight at home.
Elite Plays:
Darin Ruf : FD: $2,500 — DK: $2,600
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 181 — wOBA: 0.434 — ISO: 0.257 — wRC+: 179
Last 30 Days: PA: 75 — wOBA: 0.339 — ISO: 0.254 — wRC+: 113
Secondary Plays:
Aaron Altherr : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 50 — wOBA: 0.268 — ISO: 0.182 — wRC+: 66
Last 30 Days: PA: 99 — wOBA: 0.376 — ISO: 0.235 — wRC+: 139
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh – 7:05 PM EST
| Cincinnati | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
 | Keyvius Sampson |  | Francisco Liriano | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| PIT (-235) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.367 | 0.991 | 0.427 | 17.3% | SP vs. Left | 0.230 | 0.650 | 0.293 | 28.00% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.270 | 0.797 | 0.344 | 13.6% | SP vs. Right | 0.214 | 0.630 | 0.284 | 25.50% |
| Batter Splits | CIN BvP | CIN vs L | Batter Splits | PIT BvP | PIT vs R | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Keyvius Sampson : FD: $4,600 — DK: $4,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 47.1 — SIERA: 5.10 — ERA: 6.65 — K%: 15.3% — BB%: 10.5% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 23.0 — SIERA: 5.75 — ERA: 7.83 — K%: 11.2% — BB%: 11.2% — HR/9: 0.8
Pittsburgh Pirates Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 14) — Strikeout Rate: 20.5% (Rank: 17)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.326 (Rank: 9) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 15)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 22)
Analysis: Sampson has been very hittable over the last month of play, posting a 5.75 SIERA with a strikeout rate of only 11.2%. With the Pirates still looking to secure home field advantage in the Wildcard game, they will likely have their everyday starters in the lineup tonight. Sampson should be avoided in all league formats.
Pitcher Rating: 33.9
Francisco Liriano : FD: $10,000 — DK: $10,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 344.0 — SIERA: 3.51 — ERA: 3.32 — K%: 26.0% — BB%: 10.5% — HR/9: 0.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 28.0 — SIERA: 3.37 — ERA: 3.21 — K%: 29.5% — BB%: 10.7% — HR/9: 0.3
Cincinnati Reds Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.311 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 20.8% (Rank: 13)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.284 (Rank: 28) — Strikeout Rate: 25.9% (Rank: 29)
Pitches per PA: 3.79 (Rank: 20)
Analysis: The Pirates have a two-game advantage over the Cubs with three to play. They will try to secure home field advantage in the Wildcard game with a win and a Cubs loss tonight. Liriano has been in much better form recently, posting a 3.37 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 29.5% over the last month of play. He is back in the good graces of daily fantasy players and he makes a strong play tonight at home against the Reds.
Pitcher Rating: 93.3
Batter Grind Down
Cincinnati
The Reds have been playing uninspired baseball recently. With only three games to play, they will be looking toward the offseason. They can safely be avoided tonight against Francisco Liriano, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
Pittsburgh
The Pirates still have something to play for, so their everyday starters should be in the lineup tonight against Keyvius Sampson. This is a favorable matchup for Pittsburgh, as Sampson has allowed a .344+ wOBA to both left and right-handed hitters.
Elite Plays:
Gregory Polanco : FD: $3,500 — DK: $3,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 719 — wOBA: 0.321 — ISO: 0.130 — wRC+: 106
Last 30 Days: PA: 115 — wOBA: 0.277 — ISO: 0.120 — wRC+: 75
Neil Walker : FD: $2,900 — DK: $3,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 941 — wOBA: 0.351 — ISO: 0.199 — wRC+: 127
Last 30 Days: PA: 94 — wOBA: 0.338 — ISO: 0.155 — wRC+: 117
Secondary Plays:
Andrew McCutchen : FD: $3,800 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 1061 — wOBA: 0.395 — ISO: 0.213 — wRC+: 157
Last 30 Days: PA: 122 — wOBA: 0.340 — ISO: 0.097 — wRC+: 118
Starling Marte : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,700
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 932 — wOBA: 0.351 — ISO: 0.159 — wRC+: 126
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.359 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 131
NY Yankees at Baltimore – 7:05 PM EST
| NY Yankees | Baltimore | ||||||||
 | Luis Severino |  | Wei-Yin Chen | ||||||
| RIGHT | LEFT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| BAL (-138) | 7.5 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.259 | 0.748 | 0.331 | 16.5% | SP vs. Left | 0.241 | 0.624 | 0.274 | 16.90% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.202 | 0.637 | 0.279 | 28.4% | SP vs. Right | 0.268 | 0.786 | 0.339 | 19.10% |
| Batter Splits | NYY BvP | NYY vs L | Batter Splits | BAL vs R | |||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Luis Severino : FD: $8,500 — DK: $8,400
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 55.1 — SIERA: 4.02 — ERA: 2.77 — K%: 21.8% — BB%: 9.6% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 32.1 — SIERA: 4.24 — ERA: 2.78 — K%: 19.1% — BB%: 10.3% — HR/9: 1.1
Baltimore Orioles Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.323 (Rank: 3) — Strikeout Rate: 21.8% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.282 (Rank: 29) — Strikeout Rate: 19.7% (Rank: 9)
Pitches per PA: 3.81 (Rank: 17)
Analysis: Severino will draw the start for the Yankees tonight in Baltimore. The Yankees are still fighting for home field advantage in the Wildcard game, so they still have plenty to play for. Severino has been in decent form recently, posting a 4.24 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 19.1% over the last month of play. We have seen Severino struggle in some key matchups this season and I’m not completely sold on him tonight against the Orioles. On the season, they have the third-highest team wOBA against right-handed pitching.
Pitcher Rating: 61.9
Wei-Yin Chen : FD: $8,300 — DK: $8,300
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 371.0 — SIERA: 3.89 — ERA: 3.44 — K%: 18.6% — BB%: 4.7% — HR/9: 1.2
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.1 — SIERA: 3.52 — ERA: 4.30 — K%: 20.0% — BB%: 2.4% — HR/9: 1.2
New York Yankees Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.328 (Rank: 5) — Strikeout Rate: 19.5% (Rank: 7)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.315 (Rank: 17) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 18)
Pitches per PA: 3.91 (Rank: 3)
Analysis: Chen has been in decent form recently, posting a 3.52 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 20.0%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Yankees, who are ranked fifth in team wOBA and seventh in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching this season. There are better pitching options in both cash games and tournaments.
Pitcher Rating: 65.7
Batter Grind Down
NY Yankees
The Yankees draw a favorable matchup tonight against Wei-Yin Chen in the hitter-friendly Camden Yards. At this point of the season, we want to target players on teams that still have something to play for. The right-handed hitters in this lineup are in play, as Chen has allowed a .339 wOBA to hitters from that side of the plate.
Elite Plays:
Alex Rodriguez : FD: $3,200 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 182 — wOBA: 0.396 — ISO: 0.286 — wRC+: 153
Last 30 Days: PA: 100 — wOBA: 0.363 — ISO: 0.291 — wRC+: 130
Secondary Plays:
Carlos Beltran : FD: $3,300 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 299 — wOBA: 0.275 — ISO: 0.149 — wRC+: 71
Last 30 Days: PA: 116 — wOBA: 0.316 — ISO: 0.196 — wRC+: 98
Baltimore
The Orioles draw a decent matchup tonight at home against Luis Severino. While they may not have a high team total, Severino has allowed a .331 wOBA to left-handed hitters. Manny Machado is also in play, coming off of his 47 fantasy point outburst (DK scoring) against the Blue Jays yesterday.
Elite Plays:
Chris Davis : FD: $4,600 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 1B — DK: 1B/OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 798 — wOBA: 0.359 — ISO: 0.269 — wRC+: 128
Last 30 Days: PA: 118 — wOBA: 0.466 — ISO: 0.376 — wRC+: 200
Secondary Plays:
Manny Machado : FD: $3,600 — DK: $4,200
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 764 — wOBA: 0.369 — ISO: 0.194 — wRC+: 135
Last 30 Days: PA: 120 — wOBA: 0.383 — ISO: 0.240 — wRC+: 143
Gerardo Parra : FD: $2,200 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 916 — wOBA: 0.324 — ISO: 0.147 — wRC+: 101
Last 30 Days: PA: 100 — wOBA: 0.193 — ISO: 0.053 — wRC+: 12
Boston at Cleveland – 7:10 PM EST
| Boston | Cleveland | ||||||||
 | Henry Owens |  | Josh Tomlin | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| CLE (-122) | 8.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.293 | 0.859 | 0.378 | 18.8% | SP vs. Left | 0.211 | 0.613 | 0.263 | 21.20% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.220 | 0.644 | 0.283 | 18.7% | SP vs. Right | 0.290 | 0.860 | 0.370 | 22.30% |
| Batter Splits | BOS BvP | BOS vs R | Batter Splits | CLE BvP | CLE vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Henry Owens : FD: $5,900 — DK: $8,000
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 58.2 — SIERA: 4.54 — ERA: 3.84 — K%: 18.7% — BB%: 8.1% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 29.2 — SIERA: 4.80 — ERA: 3.64 — K%: 15.5% — BB%: 7.3% — HR/9: 0.9
Cleveland Indians Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.318 (Rank: 11) — Strikeout Rate: 18.8% (Rank: 5)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.317 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 21.5% (Rank: 18)
Pitches per PA: 3.90 (Rank: 4)
Analysis: Ownes has not had a ton of success at the major league level this season, posting a 4.54 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 18.7%. He draws a difficult matchup tonight against the Indians, who are ranked 11th in team wOBA and fifth in strikeout rate against left-handed pitching this season. Owens can safely be avoided in all league formats tonight.
Pitcher Rating: 48.9
Josh Tomlin : FD: $8,600 — DK: $10,900
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 163.1 — SIERA: 3.32 — ERA: 4.13 — K%: 21.7% — BB%: 3.0% — HR/9: 1.7
Last 30 Days: IP: 40.0 — SIERA: 3.62 — ERA: 2.93 — K%: 22.1% — BB%: 2.6% — HR/9: 1.4
Boston Red Sox Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.321 (Rank: 6) — Strikeout Rate: 17.6% (Rank: 2)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.319 (Rank: 13) — Strikeout Rate: 20.2% (Rank: 10)
Pitches per PA: 3.96 (Rank: 2)
Analysis: Tomlin has been a nice addition to this Indians’ pitching staff in the second half of the season. Over the last month of play, he has a 3.62 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 22.1%. His fantasy appeal tonight hinges on the health of David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia. If they are both out of the lineup tonight, he is worth a look as a tournament play.
Pitcher Rating: 72.7
Batter Grind Down
Boston
The Red Sox draw a difficult matchup tonight against Josh Tomlin, who has really pitched well in the second half of the season. Tomlin has allowed a .370 wOBA to right-handed hitters though, which puts the red-hot Mookie Betts in play.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
Mookie Betts : FD: $3,900 — DK: $5,000
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 627 — wOBA: 0.354 — ISO: 0.183 — wRC+: 122
Last 30 Days: PA: 121 — wOBA: 0.460 — ISO: 0.250 — wRC+: 194
Jackie Bradley Jr. : FD: $3,400 — DK: $3,900
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. RH Pitching: PA: 434 — wOBA: 0.265 — ISO: 0.129 — wRC+: 60
Last 30 Days: PA: 105 — wOBA: 0.309 — ISO: 0.211 — wRC+: 90
Cleveland
The Indians draw a favorable matchup tonight against Henry Owens, who hasn’t had a ton of success at the major league level. Owens has been a reverse-splits pitcher this season, but the right-handed hitters in this lineup are also in play.
Elite Plays:
Francisco Lindor : FD: $4,000 — DK: $4,600
Position Eligibility: FD: SS — DK: SS
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 146 — wOBA: 0.386 — ISO: 0.189 — wRC+: 148
Last 30 Days: PA: 115 — wOBA: 0.421 — ISO: 0.279 — wRC+: 172
Jason Kipnis : FD: $3,000 — DK: $4,500
Position Eligibility: FD: 2B — DK: 2B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 410 — wOBA: 0.269 — ISO: 0.088 — wRC+: 68
Last 30 Days: PA: 111 — wOBA: 0.292 — ISO: 0.137 — wRC+: 83
Secondary Plays:
Ryan Raburn : FD: $2,800 — DK: $2,400
Position Eligibility: FD: OF — DK: OF
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 308 — wOBA: 0.347 — ISO: 0.200 — wRC+: 123
Last 30 Days: PA: 21 — wOBA: 0.529 — ISO: 0.375 — wRC+: 247
Yan Gomes : FD: $2,400 — DK: $3,100
Position Eligibility: FD: C — DK: C
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 259 — wOBA: 0.317 — ISO: 0.141 — wRC+: 102
Last 30 Days: PA: 78 — wOBA: 0.280 — ISO: 0.135 — wRC+: 75
Washington at NY Mets – 7:10 PM EST
| Washington | NY Mets | ||||||||
 | Gio Gonzalez |  | Noah Syndergaard | ||||||
| LEFT | RIGHT | ||||||||
| Vegas Moneyline | Vegas Over/Under | ||||||||
| NYM (-130) | 7.0 | ||||||||
| Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% | Stats | Avg | OPS | wOBA | K% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP vs. Left | 0.239 | 0.639 | 0.284 | 21.7% | SP vs. Left | 0.238 | 0.687 | 0.294 | 22.30% |
| SP vs. Right | 0.251 | 0.699 | 0.309 | 23.8% | SP vs. Right | 0.217 | 0.624 | 0.271 | 31.70% |
| Batter Splits | WAS BvP | WAS vs R | Batter Splits | NYM BvP | NYM vs L | ||||
| Batter Split Links Above Open In Pop-Up Window | |||||||||
Pitcher Grind Down
Gio Gonzalez : FD: $9,300 — DK: $8,200
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 328.1 — SIERA: 3.64 — ERA: 3.76 — K%: 23.3% — BB%: 8.8% — HR/9: 0.5
Last 30 Days: IP: 34.0 — SIERA: 3.53 — ERA: 3.18 — K%: 27.5% — BB%: 10.6% — HR/9: 0.3
New York Mets Offense (2015)
vs. LH Pitching: wOBA: 0.316 (Rank: 15) — Strikeout Rate: 23.3% (Rank: 27)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.329 (Rank: 8) — Strikeout Rate: 22.2% (Rank: 23)
Pitches per PA: 3.88 (Rank: 6)
Analysis: The wheels have come off the track for the Nationals in the second half of the season. At this point, it would be surprising to see them be competitive in this series against the Mets. Gonzalez has been in good form recently, but he is a sizable underdog tonight on the road. There are better pitching options on teams that actually still have something to play for.
Pitcher Rating: 74.1
Noah Syndergaard : FD: $10,400 — DK: $10,800
Pitching Stats:
2014 – 2015: IP: 143.0 — SIERA: 3.02 — ERA: 3.34 — K%: 27.0% — BB%: 5.2% — HR/9: 1.1
Last 30 Days: IP: 27.1 — SIERA: 2.18 — ERA: 3.95 — K%: 29.1% — BB%: 1.9% — HR/9: 1.3
Washington Nationals Offense (2015)
vs. RH Pitching: wOBA: 0.313 (Rank: 16) — Strikeout Rate: 21.8% (Rank: 26)
Last 14 Days: wOBA: 0.298 (Rank: 22) — Strikeout Rate: 21.2% (Rank: 17)
Pitches per PA: 3.80 (Rank: 19)
Analysis: Syndergaard has been terrific over the last month of play, posting a 2.18 SIERA with a strikeout rate of 29.1% over the last month of play. He draws a favorable matchup tonight against the Nationals, who have the fifth-highest strikeout rate against right-handed pitching this season. This start will serve as a tune-up for the playoffs, but with the Mets still fighting for playoff positioning, he should see close to his usual pitch count.
Pitcher Rating: 94.4
Batter Grind Down
Washington
The Nationals’ offense has not been playing well recently and they draw a difficult matchup tonight against Noah Syndergaard, who has held both left and right-handed hitters under a .295 wOBA. We are to the point where we can employ a full Nationals fade.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
NONE
NY Mets
The Mets are currently tied with the Dodgers for the two seed in the National League, so they will likely use their everyday starters tonight against Gio Gonzalez. This isn’t the best matchup on the board, but David Wright has an excellent track record against southpaws.
Elite Plays:
NONE
Secondary Plays:
David Wright : FD: $3,500 — DK: $4,000
Position Eligibility: FD: 3B — DK: 3B
2014-15 vs. LH Pitching: PA: 170 — wOBA: 0.411 — ISO: 0.168 — wRC+: 169
Last 30 Days: PA: 97 — wOBA: 0.377 — ISO: 0.181 — wRC+: 145