There is a deep list of solid pitching options on Wednesday’s 12-game MLB evening slate. You can go with a pair of high-priced options and still find value on the hitting side to make it work. You could also take on a little more risk and roster two cheaper pitchers and just load up on bats. I’ll likely go for a mix with one high-priced ace and a mid-range arm with strikeout upside in cash games while still fitting in a solid core of hitters.
As always, be sure to pay close attention to the lineups when they are released and monitor the weather leading up to game time. For reference throughout the season, be sure to bookmark our overview of MLB Park Factors and how to Use Weather to Your Advantage in MLB DFS.
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Pitchers
Chris Sale (BOS): $10,600 @ KC
Despite a 1-7 record on the season, Sale seems to have found a better groove on the mound over the last month. He has recorded double-digit strikeouts in six of his last eight starts and has limited the damage despite facing some good offenses. Sale will get a plus matchup on Wednesday as the Red Sox face the Royals in Kansas City. The weather conditions aren’t ideal for pitchers but that didn’t stop Eduardo Rodriguez from putting up 23.2 DraftKings points in a similar spot on Tuesday. The Royals have a .283 wOBA (28th), 73 wRC+ (28th), and 24.8% strikeout rate (10th) against lefties this year. Meanwhile, Sale has allowed just a .259 wOBA with a 32.1% strikeout rate against Royals hitters in 143 career plate appearances.
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