DAILY MATCHUPS: Strasburg Returns

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: Today’s 11-game slate is split between afternoon and evening contests. Neither rain nor wind are expected to be a factor. Aces are plentiful today.

 

Notable Starts:

Shane McClanahan headlines a top-heavy slate. Once considered a short-burst starter, McClanahan regularly faces between 21 and 25 batters – slightly better than major league average. His last five starts have lasted six or more innings. He consistently records over a strikeout per inning (12.5 K/9) while limiting walks (1.7 BB/9). Although the Cardinals have hit well against left-handed pitchers this season, it’s not exactly reasonable to lump McClanahan into the same bucket as divisional southpaws like Justin Steele, José Quintana, and

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