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The players listed below could provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Thursday.
Jay Bruce: Bruce has traditionally fared best vs. right-handers, against whom he has a lifetime .813 OPS (.718 vs. lefties). The outfielder could go deep or drive in multiple runs when he tangles with Rockies righty Eddie Butler (career 5.55 ERA, 1.63 WHIP), who in his career has allowed left-handed hitters such as Bruce to post a 1.021 OPS (.790 OPS allowed to righty batters).
Joey Votto: The first baseman has used a patient, powerful approach to post a lofty lifetime .312/.430/.542 slash line against right-handers. Votto will be in prime position to excel when he bats at Colorado’s offense-inducing venue against the right-handed Butler (4.13 ERA in 2016) and a Rockies relief corps that ranks 24th in baseball with a 4.42 ERA.
Carlos Gonzalez: In his career, the outfielder has fared best when facing right-handers (career .304/.368/.563 slash line) and batting at his hitter-friendly home park (lifetime .331/.391/.624 line). Gonzalez could have a terrific game when he hits at home against Reds righty Alfredo Simon (career 4.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP).
Charlie Blackmon: As a big leaguer, the speedy outfielder has posted a .793 OPS against right-handers that exceeds his .739 mark vs. lefties. Hitting leadoff, Blackmon may maximize his opportunities to reach base and score runs when he tangles with the righty Simon (9.60 ERA, 2.06 WHIP in 2016) and a Reds relief corps that ranks last in the Majors with a 6.76 ERA.
Gerardo Parra: In his career, Parra has registered a .764 OPS against right-handers that exceeds his .613 mark vs. lefties. The outfielder could excel when he bats at his hitter-friendly home park against the right-handed Simon and an unreliable Reds relief corps.
Logan Morrison: The first baseman will be poised to rip a round-tripper when he brings his lifetime .756 OPS against right-handers (.687 vs. lefties) into a matchup with righty Kyle Gibson (career 4.50 ERA, …
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