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CPTN:

Kyle Tucker (HOU) (DK- $14,400, FD- $9,000)

The second leading homerun hitter for HOU at the moment (highest on the slate) has a chance to reach a high ceiling in this matchup. The opposing pitcher in Michael Kopech has been striking out lefties the least so far this season which allows for Kyle Tucker to capitalize here. Of all the lefties in the HOU rotation Tucker is tied for the highest run value (5) against the four-seamer fastball in the lineup. This is also Kopech’s most relied upon pitch type (65.4%) which is another plus for Tucker and more reason to have some exposure in your lineups.

Jose Altuve (DK- $14,700, FD- $8,500)

The price has gone up for Altuve (mainly on DraftKings) but with the highest isolated hitting power on the slate he’ll be difficult to ignore. Also, Altuve is tied with his teammate Kyle Tucker with the highest run value against the four-seamer fastball at five so far which bodes well for him to perform well. Kopech also surrenders the most hits to right-handed hitters which Altuve has edge over Tucker in. Although Altuve is one of the safer choices, he is projected to be the highest-owned hitter on the slate which can result in similar lineups to the field which is risky.

UTIL/FLEX:

Andrew Vaughn (CWS) (DK- $7,400, FD- $7,000)

Leading the CWS top three-hitters in run-value against the four-seam fastball (5) is also the other pitcher’s most relied on pitch type (Cristian Javier- 60.2%) which should be considered when selecting players for your pool. Also, Vaughn has the least number of strikeouts (8) against right-handed pitchers so far which complements the fact he’s had the most success against the four-seamer fastballs. In addition, Vaughn’s ownership is projected to be within the lowest five hitters on the slate which can work out really well for those that roster him if his ownership holds and he does well after coming off a multi-hit game.

Jake Burger (CWS) (DK- $6,400, FD- $6,500)

One of the riskier plays on the slate but can play out well if he goes yard is Jake Burger who leads the CWS in homeruns against right-handed pitches, and second most of the team at the moment. Burger has been on a slump as of late, but at a discounted price (on FanDuel specifically) there’s potential for him to be more of a boom than bust play if he’s able to get a homerun. Fortunately, if this occurs Burger would allow you to get higher priced players with more potential with his price being on the lower end of hitters. In other words, expect Burger to be one of the two riskiest players on the slate.

Danny Mendick (HOU) (DK- $6,800, FD- $6,000)

Despite not having that great of scoring over the past few games Mendick still has the highest isolated power by handedness rate at 8.9 which should warrant for a small number of exposure if anything. Also, Mendick has been able to get a hit off both HOU pitchers in each previous game which gives him potential to score well with a good number of plate-attempts most likely coming his way at leadoff. However, Mendick may be best used as a filler in lineups to get higher tier players with his price being on the lower end of hitters on the slate.