DAILY MATCHUPS: Arrieta heads day of strong choices

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2015 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's HQ Pitcher Matchups tool (also available as an 8-day scan). For more information on how to leverage the report, see our research article from 2012.

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Today's schedule overview: There are eight games on the schedule, with two in the afternoon. The day feaures eight starters with matchup scores above 2.00. Thunderstorms might affect the Blue Jays/Yankees, Cubs/Phillies, and Mets/Braves games.

 

Best SP choices

  • Jake Arrieta (RHP, CHC) has allowed 2 ER in 50.3 IP since August 4—his last run allowed was on August 15. He...

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