DAILY MATCHUPS: Lester rolls on

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2014 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.

 

Today's schedule overview:  All teams are in action today, with four afternoon games. The only interleague game has the Reds visiting the Orioles. It's a tough day for pitching matchups, with several top starters having tough matchups or pitching in difficult venues.

 

Best SP choices

  • Jon Lester (LHP, OAK) has been outstanding since his trade to Oakland, hurling five consecutive PQS-DOM performances. He's especially taken to O.co.com Coliseum,...

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