DAILY MATCHUPS: Heaney looks to bounce back versus Royals

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are 14 games on the schedule today with only two teams getting the day off. First pitch comes at 2:10pm when the Twins host the White Sox. The weather forecast looks clear for all games today.

 

Notable Starts:

Andrew Heaney was torched in his season opener where he allowed seven ER in just 2.2 IP. He will be looking to bounce back here today versus the Royals. In four career starts versus them he is 2-0 with a 2.28 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 24 IP. The Royals bats have been quiet thus far, averaging only 2.7 runs per game while owning a .184 BA and .576 OPS.

Yu Darvish receives a negative matchup rating as starts opposite of Max Scherzer today. He was not sharp in his opening start of 2023, walking...

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