Batter Up! Dive into Today’s 7-Game MLB Feast with Our In-Depth Analysis and Expert Picks

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April 13, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-13-2023

We have a total of 7 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM EST when the Athletics take on the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Early projections are for the Athletics and Orioles to lead the day in runs scored while Red Sox and Rays should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Matt Chapman

AVG: 0.489 HR: 3 RBI:15

The hottest player in the league is currently Matt Chapman who in the last 14 days has gone 23 for 47 with 3 HRs and 15 RBIs. Today Matt Chapman is facing Spencer Turnbull with a 13.50 ERA.

Bryan Reynolds

AVG: 0.347 HR: 5 RBI:14

Up next at #2 is Bryan Reynolds who in the last two weeks has batted 17 for 49 (0.347) with 5 HRs and 14 RBIs.He goes up against Jordan Montgomery with 2.25 ERA who last started on 04/06 when he allowed 0 runs on 3 after facing 26 batters.

Wander Franco

AVG: 0.340 HR: 4 RBI:12

Wander Franco has been on a hot streak knocking in 12 RBIs and 4 HRs while going 17 for 50 (0.340) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Corey Kluber with a 6.48 ERA today. Last time Corey Kluber started was on 04/03 when he allowed 1 runs on 3 hits after facing 19 batters.

Ryan Mountcastle

AVG: 0.265 HR: 5 RBI:18

Next up is Ryan Mountcastle who has recently hit 13 for 49 (0.265) including 18 RBIs. He is going to see Adam Oller with a 4.66 ERA today. Last time Adam Oller pitched was 04/05 when he allowed 1 runs on 2 hits in 5.0 innings.

Randy Arozarena

AVG: 0.319 HR: 3 RBI:15

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Randy Arozarena who is recently 15 for 47 (0.319) including 15 RBIs and 3 HRs. He hits against Corey Kluber who pitched last on 04/03 allowing 1 runs on 3 hits in 5.0 innings.

Athletics (+195) vs Orioles (-240) 10.0 O/U

1:05 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

79°

Temp

25%

Humidity

WNW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Oakland Athletics

Adam Oller (4.66 ERA)

3-9

Season

74-94

Home

72-89

Away

3-7

Last 10

Baltimore Orioles

Cole Irvin (9.35 ERA)

6-6

Season

71-91

Home

66-101

Away

3-7

Last 10

Adley Rutschman (BAL) is our highest projected batter today with 15.8pts projected

Cedric Mullins (BAL) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 15.0pts projected

Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.1pts projected

Cole Irvin (OAK) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 9.3 runs per game.

Adam Oller (BAL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.86HR per 9 innings pitched

Red Sox (+195) vs Rays (-240) 8.0 O/U

1:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

75°

Temp

88%

Humidity

S

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Boston Red Sox

Corey Kluber (6.48 ERA)

5-7

Season

91-73

Home

81-86

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tampa Bay Rays

Jeffrey Springs (0.00 ERA)

12-0

Season

112-59

Home

83-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

Jeffrey Springs (TB) is our highest projected pitcher today with 37.0pts projected

Jeffrey Springs (TB) has the #2 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 9.5 per start.

Corey Kluber (TB) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.5 runs per game.

Corey Kluber (TB) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.24HR per 9 innings pitched

Phillies (+113) vs Reds (-135) 8.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

69%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Philadelphia Phillies

Bailey Falter (2.61 ERA)

4-8

Season

94-68

Home

76-89

Away

5-5

Last 10

Cincinnati Reds

Nick Lodolo (1.50 ERA)

4-7

Season

77-86

Home

68-96

Away

5-5

Last 10

Phillies's Bryson Stott is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 12 games dating back to 03/28

Nick Lodolo (CIN) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 36.8pts projected

Nick Lodolo (CIN) has the #1 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 10.5 per start.

Twins (+126) vs Yankees (-150) 8.5 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

77°

Temp

28%

Humidity

W

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

Joe Ryan (3.75 ERA)

8-4

Season

85-77

Home

67-98

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Yankees

Jhony Brito (0.90 ERA)

8-4

Season

104-61

Home

90-73

Away

7-3

Last 10

Aaron Judge (NYY) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 15.3pts projected

The Yankees are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.5) per game

Yankee Stadium is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.51 per game

Joe Ryan (MIN) has the #5 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.0 per start.

Tigers (+195) vs Blue Jays (-240) 9.0 O/U

7:07 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

52°

Temp

71%

Humidity

SW

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Detroit Tigers

Spencer Turnbull (13.50 ERA)

2-9

Season

75-88

Home

66-97

Away

6-4

Last 10

Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt (10.61 ERA)

8-4

Season

95-68

Home

93-73

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Blue Jays are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.4) per game

Chris Bassitt (TOR) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 32.6pts projected

Chris Bassitt (DET) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 10.6 runs per game.

Spencer Turnbull (TOR) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 13.5 runs per game.

Chris Bassitt (DET) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 4.82HR per 9 innings pitched

The Blue Jays bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #2 overall

The Tigers bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #29 overall

The Blue Jays are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.0 per game

The Tigers are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Pirates (+210) vs Cardinals (-260) 8.5 O/U

7:45 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

100°

Temp

26%

Humidity

NW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Pittsburgh Pirates

Vince Velasquez (9.82 ERA)

7-5

Season

73-92

Home

54-110

Away

7-3

Last 10

St. Louis Cardinals

Jordan Montgomery (2.25 ERA)

5-7

Season

98-68

Home

84-78

Away

7-3

Last 10

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 13.8pts projected

Jordan Montgomery (STL) has the #16 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Vince Velasquez (STL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 9.8 runs per game.

Vince Velasquez (STL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.45HR per 9 innings pitched

The Pirates bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #30 overall

The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.7 per game

Brewers (Pending) vs Padres (Pending) 0.0 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

86%

Humidity

SW

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Milwaukee Brewers

Bryse Wilson (0.00 ERA)

8-4

Season

95-71

Home

90-75

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Nick Martinez (6.17 ERA)

7-6

Season

89-76

Home

79-85

Away

6-4

Last 10

Nick Martinez (MIL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.2 runs per game.