Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds (second game of doubleheader)
DL Hall (0-1) vs. Rhett Lowder (0-0)
Cincinnati Reds First 5 Innings ML
It’s Rhett Lowder Day for Cincinnati Reds fans on this hectic Friday doubleheader. While the division isn’t necessarily up-for-grabs, this is still a very important game for Reds fans to watch. Their second best prospect debuting on the mound today will hopefully be the start of something great for this new young core of the Reds. This game has multiple implications for the Reds in the future, as they will be watching closely to see how Lowder works through his first big league start. If Lowder puts together a solid debut, the Reds should have a great chance of maintaining a lead through the first five innings over Milwaukee and DL Hall.
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies
Reynaldo Lopez (7-4) vs. Ranger Suarez (11-5)
Nick Castellanos Over 1.5 Total Bases
Castellanos has a large sample size of stats against Reynaldo Lopez and great numbers to compare. In 37 at bats against Lopez, Castellanos has a .324 batting average, with 12 hits and six doubles. Lopez isn’t a pitcher who typically gives up the long ball often, which makes a total base play with someone who has over a handful of doubles off of him a good play. Each game is crucial now for both of these teams and Lopez looks to get himself back to pre-all star break form while Castellanos will look to help Philly at the plate to strengthen the division lead.
St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees
Erick Fedde (8-7) vs. Marcus Stroman (9-6)
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Over 0.5 Home Runs +550
There’s great value in this prop considering the statistics Chisholm has put up against Erick Fedde in his career. In 12 at bats against Fedde, Chisholm has hit two home runs, with a .333 batting average, .833 slugging percentage, and 1.262 OPS. Jazz looks to stay sharp power-wise at the plate tonight, after a home run in his last game against Washington.
Miami Marlins at San Francisco Giants
Adam Oller (1-1) vs. Blake Snell (2-3)
Blake Snell Over 17.5 Pitching Outs
Stats and trends aside, this prop should hit. The 2023 reigning National Cy Young should have the ability to go up against one of the worst lineups in the league and dominate for six innings at least. Before his three inning outing against Seattle, he had a lot of recent success in longer length outings, and he’ll look to do the same today.