In what's expected to be a bullpen game for both teams, it's not a bad idea to bet on talent. Which hitters should you roster on this single-game slate?
| Rk | Team |
|---|---|
| #1 |
Houston Astros
HOU
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| #2 |
Los Angeles Dodgers
LAD
|
| #3 |
Tampa Bay Rays
TB
|
| nERD | Record | Proj W-L | Playoffs | Division | Champs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.56 | 107-55 | 107-55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 70.7% |
| 2.35 | 106-56 | 106-56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 1.37 | 96-66 | 96-66 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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New York Yankees first baseman Edwin Encarnacion is batting fifth in Saturday's Game 6 lineup against the Houston Astros.
What It Means:
Encarnacion will handle designated hitting duties with Giancarlo Stanton resting against Houston.
Our models project Encarnacion for 11.1 FanDuel points on Saturday.
Source:
Baseball Press
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton sitting on Saturday
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not starting in Saturday's Game 6 against the Houston Astros.
What It Means:
Stanton will head to the bench with Edwin Encarnacion handling designated hitting duties.
In 34 career postseason at-bats, Stanton is hitting .235 with two home runs and three RBI.
Source:
Baseball Press
Martin Maldonado catching for Houston on Saturday
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is batting eighth in Saturday's Game 6 lineup against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
Maldonado will start behind the plate with Robinson Chirinos receiving the night off.
Our models project Maldonado for 8.2 FanDuel points on Saturday.
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Houston's Robinson Chirinos resting on Saturday
Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is not starting in Saturday's playoff matchup against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
Chirinos will rest with Martin Maldonado starting behind the plate against the Yankees.
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Jake Marisnick out of Houston's ALCS Game 6 lineup
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is not starting in Saturday's playoff matchup against the New York Yankees.
What It Means:
Marisnick will head to the bench with Josh Reddick in tonight's lineup.
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Astros' Josh Reddick in right field on Saturday
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What It Means:
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