DAILY MATCHUPS: Verlander returns to a great matchup
Sep 16 2022
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have 15 games on tap, starting at 2:20 pmEST in Wrigley between the Cubs and the Rockies. There are no significant weather threats on the slate, so we should get all 15 games to play. When looking at totals, the Royals and Red Sox currently have the highest total at 9.5, with many totals around 8-8.5.
Notable Starts:
Justin Verlander will return from the IL tonight and gets a favorable matchup versus the A’s. Verlander has been outstanding this season with a 1.84 ERA, 3.33 xFIP, and 22% K-BB. The biggest question is how far Verlander will go in the game since it is his first start back from the IL. He rates out as the highest-rated pitcher on the Matchup ratings (2.8), so start if you are...
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