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Single Stat and Fantasy Score MLBP and MLB Totals
J.A. Happ under 5.0 strikeouts - This number could be close considering the Tigers are posting a 24.7% K rate vs. left-handers over the previous 10 games, but they are also posting a 152 wRC+, so Happ could be in some serious trouble in this one and that is why I am looking at the under here. Happ has also failed to go over this total in six of his previous eight starts.
Whit Merrifield over 8.5 fantasy points -Merrifield gets a solid matchup against Matt Harvey and the Orioles' pen in this one. Harvey has allowed a 7.91 ERA and .277 BAA to right-handers hitters on the season while also allowing four stolen bases and five home runs. Merrifield has started hot after the break and is 4-for-8 with a double, four RBI, and two runs scored. He will also get to face an Orioles' pen that is posting the second-worst ERA over the previous 15 days and should be in line for a solid game today.
Trevor Story over 7.0 fantasy points - Story get to face left-hander, David Price in this one and Price has allowed a .303 BAA to right-handed hitters this season. Story has hit lefties to the tune of four bombs and a .788 OPS this season and has posted an .856 OPS and .300 average at Coors Field this season.
Jose Altuve over .5 runs + RBI - I know Altuve will have a tough matchup in this one against Carlos Rodon, but taking a solid leadoff hitter over .5 runs + RBI is something I will do under most circumstances. Altuve is hitting .316 with an .844 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 26 runs scored across 114 at-bats. He has also posted an .839 OPS vs. Rodon in his career across 17 at-bats.
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