DAILY MATCHUPS: Jordan Montgomery to tame the Tigers

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have 15 games on tap, starting with a Friday matinee at Wrigley Field. There are threats of rain throughout the Midwest and the Northeast, but for now, they seem like only threats, not postponement risks. Some strong pitchers are on the slate, so most totals are in the 8-8.5 range.

 

Notable Starts:

Jordan Montgomery has been locked in over his last two starts, where he has thrown at least six innings, allowing only one earned run while striking out 13. Montgomery did this on the road versus the Giants and the Dodgers, which bodes well for today’s matchup versus the Tigers. Additionally, he faces a Tigers team striking out 27.8% of the time versus LHP, meaning another strong strikeout performance...

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