DAILY MATCHUPS: Snell riskier than it may seem
Aug 5 2023
Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are 15 games on tap today, with weather likely only affecting the game in Minneapolis (ARI@MIN) in the form of 10+ MPH winds.
Notable Starts:
Blake Snell is a riskier proposition than his 1.5 matchup rating indicates. He should have no issues racking up strikeouts - the Angels have the sixth-worst strikeout rate against LHP in the last 14 days - but Angels hitters have been Top-7 or better against lefties in OPS, ISO, wOBA, and wRC+ across the same span. Snell has also walked four or more batters in each of his last three starts while mustering a 5.4% K-BB% through four second-half starts.
Nestor Cortes may have an on-the-fence matchup rating, but it might be best to avoid him today. In the past...
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