Max Muncy @ Los Angeles Angels
- Muncy has recorded 3 hits and 1 HR in 7 plate appearances against Angels starter Reid Detmers.
Jared Triolo @ Chicago Cubs
- Triolo has recorded a double and a HR against Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks this season.
Nick Castellanos @ Toronto Blue Jays
- Castellanos has recorded four extra-base hits and a home run in 29 plate appearances against Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt.
The Royals are looking to snap a six-game losing skid against division rivals Cleveland on Wednesday.
This is a tough pitching matchup to predict with Brady Singer and Tanner Bibee both sporting similar ERAs, but I give the edge to Cleveland despite Bibee’s rough five-run outing against the Guardians only a week ago.
It’s easy to forget, but Bibee got off to a hot start to begin the month of August, but he quickly cooled off in two average outings against Texas and Kansas City.
On the road, his numbers have been significantly better, however.
In 13 starts, he’s compiled a tidy ERA around 2.81, while his number at Progressive Field is almost double.
The Cubs have been white hot over the last fortnight, but they dropped a game they’d probably like to have back last night after leading by a comfortable three runs heading into the eighth.
Chicago’s bullpen gave away a three-run homer to surrender the lead, and I think they could be vulnerable again on Wednesday with scheduled starter Justin Steele scratched overnight due to elbow soreness.
Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks is set to take over, a worrying sign for Cubs fans after giving up a combined 14 earned runs in three starts against the Buccos this season.
With All-Star Paul Skenes also on the mound, it’s no surprise to find Pittsburgh slightly favoured in betting.
Big watch on this battle of LA with Shohei Ohtani playing his first game at Angel Stadium since joining the Dodgers during the offseason.
With Reid Detmers and Walkher Buehler both sporting ERA’s around the 6.00 mark, the pitching matchup suggests we could be in for some runs.
Having surpassed the 40/40 mark, the Ohtani factor is worth betting on given his knack for answering in a big moment and playing into the narrative.
With the Angels also sporting a mid 8-8 record following a day off, you can probably multi a Dodgers win with any of the below.