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MLB Pitcher Report | June 24
Jameson, on the Road
Jameson Taillon has been good this year, he’s been great at home, bad on the road; so in conclusion, he’s been good this year. Taillon 3.84 ERA balloons to 4.31 and he’s allowing 2.3 HR/9. Today he’s been tapped for the start in St. Louis, a place he’s struggled his last two times out there.
In his last two games at St. Louis, Taillon gave up 16 hits, six runs and a singular home run. Nate Burleson, Lars Nootbar and Brendan Donovan all have great history against the righty, hitting multiple home runs between the three. Taillon’s also coming off a game in which he allowed eight hits to the Milwaukee Brewers, two home runs and gave up five earned runs.
St. Louis also ranks 3rd in batting average agaisnt right-handed pitchers, hitting .261 as a team. They’re also a much better team at home, going 25-15 at home with their batting average jumping to .270. They’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall, including an 8-2 victory in Game 1 of this 4-game series.
Take it in Stride
Spencer Strider has looked good this year, he’s recorded a 3.89 ERA and holding opposing batters to a .215 batting average. His 1.2 HR/9 allowed isn’t the worst but he’s struggled against the Mets. He’s given up 5+ hits in five of his last seven starts against the Mets, allowing Lindor and Soto to both hit .300 or better.
Both Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo have taken Strider over the fence in their career, with Pete batting .200 and Nimmo batting .474 in their respective careers. Opposing Strider will be 32-year old Frankie Montas Jr. making his first start of the season and his first career start for the New York Mets. Last season, Montas recorded a 4.84 ERA, gave up 24 home runs and allowed lefties to hit .276 with 16 home runs.
Tonight he faces a lineup with a few big left-handed bats. Matt Olson’s recorded a .500 batting average with just four at-bats, Austin Riley’s 1/2 with a home run and Alex Verdugo batting .545 with 11-career at-bats against Montas Jr.
Summer’s Here – MLB Stadium Report
It’s the summer and the ball’s been flying. After a week where we saw the most home runs of any weekend so far this year, we were once again blessed by more home runs on Monday night. It seemed like everyone got up and over the fence so let’s talk about the conditions out there today.
In Baltimore we’ve once again got 100 degree temperatures, wind blowing to northwest to southwest. In Detroit, temperatures are in the low 90s with 10 mph winds blowing outwards left field. Weather in Cincinnati is once again fantastic, slight winds blowing toward the outfield and temperatures in the low 90s.
Kauffman Stadiums got 10 mph winds blowing out towards the outfield and a humidity, hopefully allowing for a little extra carry tonight. The Diamondbacks are still in Chicago, taking on the White Sox at Rate Field. Temperatures in the high 70s, high humidity and the smallest outfield in the MLB. Look for the Diamondbacks to continue teeing off tonight.
Lastly, the Dodgers are in Coors and we’ve got Germán Márquez on the mound. Slight winds blowing in towards the stadium but with the altitude of Coors and the big bats of Los Angeles, feels like the ball still flies tonight.
Our Best MLB Pitcher vs. Batter Bets on the Diamond for Tuesday, June 24
Pavin Smith o1.5 Total Bases (+185 via BetOnline)
Pavin Smith had two home runs yesterday and we’re going right back. He’s batting .268 this year with eight home runs and a .474 SLG. Smith’s now got four home runs this month, despite batting just .190 and tonight at Rate Field in Chicago he’s once again got a great matchup.
The White Sox will have Mike Vasil take a majority of the workload today, he’s got a 2.94 ERA this year but he’s only made three starts. In those starts, his ERA shoots up to 6.55, giving up 14 hits, 8 earned runs and 3 home runs. Vasil’s allowing left handed hitters to hit .276 this year while also favoring his sinker; a pitch Smith has been hunting this season.
It’s tough to expect a guy to hit a home run the day after he just hit two, but yesterday and today have no correlation. Today he takes advantage once again.
Bonus: Pavin Smith Home Run (+640)
Ronald Acuña o1.5 Total Bases (-120 via BetOnline)
Ronald Acuña is on fire and I’m ready to hit myself to the wagon. Since entering the lineup this year, Acuña’s batting .396 with nine home runs, 30 runs scored and 16 RBI; all in just 28 games. Acuña’s elevated his game when playing outside of Atlanta, batting .408 with a .653 SLG.
Tonight, in New York against their division rival; look for the Braves’ big gun to show up. .
Bonus: Ronal Acuña Home Run (+325)
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