DAILY MATCHUPS: Struggling Niese owns Phillies

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: There are 11 games on the schedule today, with one game taking place in the afternoon. There is only one interleague game today, with the Tigers visiting the Pirates.

 

Best SP choices

  • Félix Hernández (RHP, SEA) is a great choice anytime he takes the mound, especially as he looks to extend his PQS-5 streak to 10 here today versus the Blue Jays at home. He has been untouchable in 12 home starts this season, going 8-2...

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