Starting Pitcher Streaming Options for Saturday 7/7/18

Tyson Ross – RHP – SD (51%) @ ARI

Season Stats (17 GS) 5 W, 3.78 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 90 K/ 38 BB in 100 IP

Ross had a bad start last outing, but looking at his season numbers, you can see that he must be having a good run to absorb a 7 ER start and still look decent. He offers decent Ks with just barely worse than average of a walk rate. His slider usage is back up to the point of his great 2015 season, and while it is not quite as good as it was at his peak. Still he offers decent ratios and a valuable amount of strikeouts, considering he has 7 games with at least 7 Ks or more. Unfortunately, he does not get a lot of run support from the Padres, so the chance at the W is slight.

(The Diamondbacks rank 28th in the league with a .232 AVG and 23rd in the league with a .700 OPS at home this season. They also rank 30th in the league with a .219 AVG and 28th in the league with a .671 OPS vs RHP).

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Steven Matz – LHP – NYM (34%) vs TB

Season Stats (16 GS) 4 W, 3.46 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 76 K/ 32 BB in 83 IP

Matz is having a resurgent season, showing off some of the potential that Mets fans looked forward to in the past. He is striking out a decent amount of batters, just under a K an inning, and getting a solid 52% ground ball rate. His ERA indicators show he will have some regression, perhaps back to an almost 4 ERA. His walk rate has increased, but he’s still manages decent ratios, with a solid, if not spectacular WHIP. Matz should provide decent Ks and solid ratios, but does not have a good chance for the W with the (lack of) Mets offense backing him.

(The Rays rank 12th in the league with a .246 AVG and 20th in the league with a .692 OPS on the road this season. They also rank 12th in the league with a .251 AVG and 15th in the league with a .721 OPS vs LHP).

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Kyle Gibson – RHP – MIN (30%) vs BAL

Season Stats (17 GS) 2 W, 3.58 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 96 K/ 42 BB in 100 IP

Historically, Gibson has had a hard time putting together a decent complete season. This year, he has a career high K rate and swinging strike rate to support it. His mid-3s ERA might regress some, as his ERA indicators show him closer to a 4 ERA. Part of his success is due to the largest difference between his K and BB rate in his career as well. A big part of his success can be attributed to his slider, which holds a higher pitch value  than at any time in his career. His slider (and his changeup to a lesser degree) are both getting a ton of swings and misses, specifically outside of the zone. Expect great Ks and decent ratios from Gibson as he faces the Orioles, but he does not have the best chances at the W with a scuffling Twins offense backing him up.

(The Orioles rank 30th in the league with a .224 AVG and 29th in the league with a .642 OPS on the road this season. They also rank 29th in the league with a .224 AVG and 27th in the league with a .673 OPS vs RHP).

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Kevin Gausman – RHP – BAL (46%) @ MIN

Season Stats (17 GS) 4 W, 4.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 90 K/ 25 BB in 102 IP

While the Orioles have had quite a disappointing season, Gausman has quietly put together a decent string of starts. He is getting a decent amount of Ks, and his swinging strike rate is higher than ever in his career (which usually correlates directly to K rate). His walk rate is also down about 3% from last year. He is looking more like the pitcher who found success in 2016 with a mid 3s ERA. His peripherals support an ERA just under 4, and it doesn’t appear to be a fluke. He will offer OK ratios, good Ks, and while the O’s have been a struggling offense, the Twins have been scuffling as well (bottom 10th in OPS and AVG over the last 14 days), so he has a chance for the W.

(The Twins rank 22nd in the league with a .241 AVG and 19th in the league with a .722 OPS at home this season. They also rank 28th in the league with a .234 AVG and 23rd in the league with a .709 OPS vs RHP).

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