DAILY MATCHUPS: All Aboard the Cole Train

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We have 15 games on tap, with an early matinee in Wrigley and two games starting at 6:40 pm EST. As of now, it appears we should avoid rain and get a full slate of action. 

 

 

Notable Starts:

Gerrit Cole heads into Friday’s slate as the highest-rated pitcher with an impressive 4.4 rating thanks to a great matchup versus the Tigers. Cole has thrown at least six innings in seven straight starts, with a 2.26 FIP and 28.3% K-BB. The Ks should be plenty versus a Tigers team striking out over 24% of the time versus RHP this season with a .107 ISO. 

Shane McClanahan has been nothing short of elite this season and his 3.5 rating for tonight’s matchup versus the White Sox supports his performance. McClanahan...

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