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April 10, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 04-10-2023

We have a total of 13 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM EST when the White Sox take on the Twins at Target Field. Early projections are for the Cardinals and Rockies to lead the day in runs scored while Padres and Mets should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Jose Abreu

AVG: 0.317 HR: 0 RBI:3

The hottest player in the league is currently Jose Abreu who in the last 14 days has gone 13 for 41 with 0 HRs and 3 RBIs. Today Jose Abreu is facing Roansy Contreras with a 1.59 ERA.

Bryan Reynolds

AVG: 0.405 HR: 5 RBI:14

Up next at #2 is Bryan Reynolds who in the last two weeks has batted 15 for 37 (0.405) with 5 HRs and 14 RBIs.He goes up against Framber Valdez with 1.50 ERA who last started on 04/02 when he allowed 3 runs on 8 after facing 28 batters.

Matt Olson

AVG: 0.350 HR: 3 RBI:11

Matt Olson has been on a hot streak knocking in 11 RBIs and 3 HRs while going 14 for 40 (0.350) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Graham Ashcraft with a 1.29 ERA today. Last time Graham Ashcraft started was on 03/31 when he allowed 1 runs on 4 hits after facing 26 batters.

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.310 HR: 2 RBI:5

Next up is Ronald Acuna Jr. who has recently hit 13 for 42 (0.310) including 5 RBIs. He is going to see Graham Ashcraft with a 1.29 ERA today. Last time Graham Ashcraft pitched was 03/31 when he allowed 1 runs on 4 hits in 7.0 innings.

Wander Franco

AVG: 0.351 HR: 4 RBI:9

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Wander Franco who is recently 13 for 37 (0.351) including 9 RBIs and 4 HRs. He hits against Nick Pivetta who pitched last on 04/02 allowing 3 runs on 3 hits in 5.0 innings.

White Sox (-118) vs Twins (-102) 7.5 O/U

2:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

55°

Temp

55%

Humidity

W

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Chicago White Sox

Dylan Cease (1.59 ERA)

4-6

Season

91-74

Home

86-78

Away

2-8

Last 10

Minnesota Twins

Kenta Maeda (1.80 ERA)

6-3

Season

83-76

Home

67-98

Away

2-8

Last 10

Dylan Cease (CWS) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 34.7pts projected

Kenta Maeda (MIN) has the #4 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 9.0 per start.

Dylan Cease (CWS) has the #4 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 9.0 per start.

Kenta Maeda (CWS) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.8HR per 9 innings pitched

Yankees (+126) vs Guardians (-150) 7.5 O/U

6:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

48°

Temp

61%

Humidity

N

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Domingo German (7.71 ERA)

6-3

Season

104-61

Home

88-72

Away

8-2

Last 10

Cleveland Guardians

Shane Bieber (2.25 ERA)

6-4

Season

85-75

Home

89-77

Away

8-2

Last 10

The Yankees are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.0) per game

Domingo German (NYY) has the #7 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.0 per start.

Domingo German (CLE) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.7 runs per game.

Domingo German (CLE) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.86HR per 9 innings pitched

Athletics (+153) vs Orioles (-185) 8.5 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

28%

Humidity

SSW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Oakland Athletics

JP Sears (5.79 ERA)

2-7

Season

74-94

Home

71-87

Away

3-7

Last 10

Baltimore Orioles

Kyle Gibson (4.50 ERA)

4-5

Season

69-90

Home

66-101

Away

3-7

Last 10

JP Sears (BAL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.8 runs per game.

JP Sears (BAL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.93HR per 9 innings pitched

Astros (-183) vs Pirates (+151) 7.5 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

55°

Temp

33%

Humidity

ESE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez (1.50 ERA)

4-6

Season

106-59

Home

93-71

Away

3-7

Last 10

Pittsburgh Pirates

Roansy Contreras (1.59 ERA)

6-3

Season

72-90

Home

54-110

Away

3-7

Last 10

Yordan Alvarez (HOU) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 14.7pts projected

PNC Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.82 per game

Framber Valdez (HOU) has the #17 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.5 per start.

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

The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

The Astros are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

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

Marlins (-130) vs Phillies (+108) 7.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

54°

Temp

34%

Humidity

SSW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Miami Marlins

Sandy Alcantara (1.84 ERA)

4-6

Season

76-89

Home

56-105

Away

7-3

Last 10

Philadelphia Phillies

Matt Strahm (0.00 ERA)

3-6

Season

93-66

Home

76-89

Away

7-3

Last 10

Sandy Alcantara (MIA) is our highest projected pitcher today with 36.6pts projected

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

Red Sox (+130) vs Rays (-155) 8.0 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

75°

Temp

69%

Humidity

E

Direction

19 MPH

Wind

Boston Red Sox

Nick Pivetta (1.80 ERA)

5-4

Season

91-73

Home

81-83

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tampa Bay Rays

Josh Fleming (15.00 ERA)

9-0

Season

109-59

Home

83-77

Away

6-4

Last 10

Nick Pivetta (BOS) has the #23 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Josh Fleming (BOS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 15.0 runs per game.

Nick Pivetta (TB) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.6HR per 9 innings pitched

Padres (+113) vs Mets (-135) 7.0 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

55°

Temp

37%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish (1.80 ERA)

6-4

Season

89-76

Home

78-83

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

Max Scherzer (6.35 ERA)

5-5

Season

100-59

Home

79-87

Away

7-3

Last 10

Max Scherzer (NYM) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 34.1pts projected

Max Scherzer (SD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.4 runs per game.

Max Scherzer (SD) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.18HR per 9 innings pitched

Reds (+160) vs Braves (-195) 9.0 O/U

7:20 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

37%

Humidity

E

Direction

19 MPH

Wind

Cincinnati Reds

Graham Ashcraft (1.29 ERA)

4-4

Season

77-86

Home

68-93

Away

6-4

Last 10

Atlanta Braves

None (nan ERA)

6-4

Season

95-66

Home

94-69

Away

6-4

Last 10

Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 14.5pts projected

The Braves are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.5) per game

Truist Park is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.49 per game

Graham Ashcraft (CIN) has the #23 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Royals (+141) vs Rangers (-170) 8.5 O/U

8:05 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

64°

Temp

73%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Kansas City Royals

Zack Greinke (2.38 ERA)

3-7

Season

73-89

Home

62-102

Away

5-5

Last 10

Texas Rangers

Andrew Heaney (23.63 ERA)

5-4

Season

73-92

Home

59-101

Away

5-5

Last 10

Andrew Heaney (KC) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 23.6 runs per game.

Andrew Heaney (KC) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 6.75HR per 9 innings pitched

Cardinals (-150) vs Rockies (+126) 11.0 O/U

8:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

25%

Humidity

SW

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

St. Louis Cardinals

Steven Matz (6.75 ERA)

3-6

Season

98-68

Home

82-77

Away

4-6

Last 10

Colorado Rockies

German Marquez (4.76 ERA)

4-6

Season

89-74

Home

52-110

Away

4-6

Last 10

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 15.1pts projected

Steven Matz (STL) has the #14 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.0 per start.

Steven Matz (COL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

Steven Matz (COL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.38HR per 9 innings pitched

German Marquez (STL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.38HR per 9 innings pitched

Nationals (+200) vs Angels (-245) 9.5 O/U

9:38 PM

Weather Report

Mist

55°

Temp

90%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Washington Nationals

Patrick Corbin (8.00 ERA)

3-7

Season

60-105

Home

60-101

Away

3-7

Last 10

Los Angeles Angels

Jose Suarez (12.46 ERA)

5-4

Season

79-82

Home

71-93

Away

3-7

Last 10

Mike Trout (LAA) is our highest projected batter today with 16.0pts projected

Shohei Ohtani (LAA) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 15.0pts projected

Jose Suarez (WAS) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 12.5 runs per game.

Patrick Corbin (LAA) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 8.0 runs per game.

Patrick Corbin (LAA) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.0HR per 9 innings pitched

Jose Suarez (WAS) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 4.15HR per 9 innings pitched

Brewers (+122) vs Diamondbacks (-145) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

64°

Temp

34%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Milwaukee Brewers

Wade Miley (0.00 ERA)

7-2

Season

95-71

Home

89-73

Away

2-8

Last 10

Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen (7.59 ERA)

6-4

Season

74-89

Home

56-108

Away

2-8

Last 10

Zac Gallen (MIL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.6 runs per game.

Dodgers (-150) vs Giants (+126) 7.5 O/U

9:45 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

93%

Humidity

W

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Dodgers

Julio Urias (1.50 ERA)

5-5

Season

115-49

Home

102-63

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Francisco Giants

Logan Webb (6.55 ERA)

4-5

Season

95-66

Home

91-75

Away

6-4

Last 10

Logan Webb (SF) has the #7 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 8.0 per start.

Julio Urias (LAD) has the #23 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.0 per start.

Logan Webb (LAD) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.5 runs per game.

The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall

The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game