DAILY MATCHUPS: A Mighty Roark

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2014 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on the HQ Pitcher Matchups tool (also available as an 8-day scan). For more information on how to leverage the report, see our research article from 2012.

Today's schedule overview: All 30 teams are in action and under the lights. The lone interleague matchup is the latest game of the evening with the Giants hosting the Indians.

 

Best SP Choices

  • Tanner Roark (RHP, WAS) is the top rated pitcher on the HQ Starting Matchups tool and takes on the Padres' hapless offense. Roark is coming off his best start of the year, (6.2 IP, no ER, five K) against the Angels, and so far has been sharper than teammate Taylor...

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