DAILY MATCHUPS: Strider adjusting to rotation

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are 17 games to be played today, thanks to a two doubleheaders (TAM@TOR and NYY@CLE). Weather forecasts don’t seem likely to cause delays and/or postponements, although there are 10+ MPH winds expected in Queens (TEX@NYM). 

 

Notable Starts: 

 

Spencer Strider makes his seventh start of the season tonight, and he looks to be adjusting to the rotation just fine. While his starter/reliever splits are more favorable as a relief pitcher, his 67% left on base rate as a starter has room for a lot of improvement (76% as RP). Over the last month, Strider’s 25% K-BB rate remains elite and Reds hitters are Bottom-10 in MLB this season in OPS and wRC+ against RHP. Even with a great matchup rating,...

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