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Pitchers to stream on Tuesday
Data illustrates that Wrigley Field is more affected by the playing conditions than any other venue. It can play extremely hitter- or pitcher-friendly, based on the gametime temperature and wind. It gained the nickname "The Friendly Confines" due to being a hitter's haven in the summer months, but on Tuesday, it will aid pitching with temperatures in the 40s and a gentle crosswind towards third base when the Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds. Cubs starter Jameson Taillon and Reds starter Andrew Abbott should both benefit in what portends to be a low-scoring affair.
While most teams are struggling to field a rotation of five major league arms, the New York Yankees will soon have to decide what to do with all their talented arms, which include rookie Elmer Rodriguez. The 22-year-old right-hander logged four innings in his major league debut, showing some nerves with four walks and only three strikeouts in Arlington against the Texas Rangers. He's set for a rematch, this time in the Bronx. Temperatures are finally warming up in the Northeast, but a 15-mph crosswind should keep home runs in check, and the Rangers sport the fourth-highest strikeout rate in the league when facing right-handers.
Later in the summer, when the mercury rises, the renovations at Kauffman Stadium are expected to increase power, but so far, the closer outfield fences have been mitigated by cool temperatures, as they will be on Tuesday when the wind will also be blowing in from left field. Noah Cameron is set to take the hill when the Kansas City Royals entertain the Cleveland Guardians. The visitors don't strike out much, but it's going to take a string of hits to score in what appears to be another contest where scoring will be at a premium.
Hitters to stream on Tuesday
With 20 strikeouts over his last two starts, spanning 11 innings, Cade Cavalli may have turned a corner but also gave up 15 combined hits in those two outings. The Washington Nationals host the Minnesota Twins, with Cavalli set to take the hill on a warm night with the wind blowing out to left field. The Twins sport a high strikeout rate, so there is risk, but Cavalli generally doesn't go deep into games, so they'll also face one of the weakest bullpens in the league. Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell, Ryan Jeffers and Luke Keaschall are candidates to fortify a fantasy lineup.
Angels Stadium has the reputation of being a pitcher's park, but it actually favors hitters a tad, largely due to it being beneficial for left-handed power. On Tuesday, it appears as if the park will be even more hitter-friendly with the breeze blowing toward right-center. The Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox, who have exhibited surprising power, and it's not just Munetaka Murakami (available in only 10% of ESPN leagues). Cleanup hitter Colson Montgomery has nine homers, while three-hole batter Miguel Vargas has cleared the fence six times.
