The Teams
Head-to-Head
Probables
| PROBABLES | |
| Minnesota Twins | Rich Hill |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| ERA | 3.55 |
| Avg. FPPG (DK) | 9.63 |
| Chicago White Sox | Lucas Giolito |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| ERA | 3.09 |
| Avg. FPPG (DK) | 25.52 |
Key Matchups Graphs
Nelson Cruz is hitting .429 AVG/3 HR/5 RBI in 14 AB against Lucas Giolito. He is hitting .319 AVG this season.
Historically, Cruz feasts on fastballs and offspeed pitches.
But breaking balls are his kryptonite.
What does Lucas Giolito throw?
The answer: fastballs and offspeed changeups. That is far from ideal for Giolito.
Sim results (Per 1000 runs)
Minnesota Twins (4.5) handily defeat Chicago White Sox (3.6)
Verdict
We’ll take the Twins.
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