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Harper, Murphy set to excel in today’s games
- Updated: August 3, 2016
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The players listed below are in position to provide difference-making stats for DraftKings participants on Wednesday.
Bryce Harper: Since the outset of 2015, the outfielder has registered a lofty .299/.445/.597 slash line against right-handers. Harper may be worth a large investment in DraftKings contests when he bats at homer-happy Chase Field against righty Zack Godley (career 4.33 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) and a D-backs bullpen that ranks 29th in the Majors with a 4.98 ERA.
Daniel Murphy: Hitting .355 with 20 homers and 77 RBIs across 377 at-bats, the second baseman has been one of the most productive players at his premium position this season. Hitting behind Harper, Murphy could drive in multiple runs when he bats at Arizona’s hitter-friendly park against Godley and a D-backs squad that ranks last in the Majors with a .666 defensive efficiency ratio.
Gregory Polanco: Having posted a lifetime 117 wRC+ against right-handers that exceeds his 58 mark vs. lefties, the outfielder will be in position to reach base often when he faces Braves righty Rob Whalen, who will be making his big league debut. Polanco could also swipe a base against catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who sometimes struggles to thwart would-be basestealers.
John Jaso: With a lifetime .347 wOBA against right-handers (.253 vs. lefties), the first baseman will be in prime position to reach base often and score multiple runs at the expense of the inexperienced righty Whalen and a Braves bullpen that ranks 21st in baseball with a 4.15 ERA.
Jason Kipnis: From the No. 2 spot in the lineup, Kipnis could excel when he brings his lifetime 126 wRC+ against right-handers (87 vs. lefties) into a matchup with righty Tyler Duffey (6.12 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in 2016) and a Twins bullpen that ranks 23rd in the Majors with a 4.30 ERA.
Tyler Naquin: The rookie outfielder will be in great position to improve on his impressive .337/.398/.635 slash line against right-handers when he meets up with the right-handed Duffey …
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