DAILY MATCHUPS: Scherzer shoots for 20th win

 

As a way to preview the day's games, the 2013 Daily Matchups column seeks to highlight the outliers or notable matchups on BaseballHQ.com's Starting Pitcher Report (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: Friday features a full slate of games, with the Giants gaining a DH in Yankee Stadium. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET, when the Cubs host the Braves in Wrigley Field. Baltimore battles Tampa Bay for an AL Wild Card berth in Florida and Cincinnati arrives in Pittsburgh to determine postseason seeding from the NL Central.

 

Best SP choices

  • On a day with five matchup ratings above 2.00, the best bet is Max Scherzer (RHP,...

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