DAILY MATCHUPS: Lincecum faces Colorado

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2013 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's Starting Pitcher Report (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: The SP Report indicates it's a good day for pitchers today as only five hurlers get matchup ratings below zero, four of whom have less than three starts on the season. Miami will face the White Sox as the only interleague matchup this weekend.

 

Best SP choices

  • Aníbal Sánchez (RHP, DET) brings a 2.78 xERA and 3.79 matchup rating into tonight's matchup against the Twins, making him a must-start in any format. Sanchez has...

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