DAILY MATCHUPS: Rodón to roll in the Windy City

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have 15 games on tap today, with the first game starting at 4:05 pmEST between the Giants and the Cubs. Mostly, the weather is good, with a chance of rain in Minnesota. We have a total of over 10 in Coors, but otherwise, Vegas thinks we will have a lot of pitching duels; I disagree. 

 

Notable Starts:

Carlos Rodón is one of the top options on today’s slate, with an overall rating of 1.6. Over his last seven starts, Rodón has a 2.18 ERA and 2.91 xFIP while striking out 53 over 41.1 innings. Rodon has 10+ strikeouts in three of his previous four starts with a 27.8% K-BB. He takes on a Cubs team that is striking out 22% of the time versus LHP since August 1 with a .109 ISO and 76 wRC+. Start Rodón with...

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