Pablo Lopez Looks To Build On Strong Start
3 weeks agoMinnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is off to a nice start this year, and he'll have a good chance to build on his early-season success during Thursday's start on the road against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Lopez may have given up 11 runs in 14 innings during spring training, but he takes a strong 2.84 ERA (3.07 FIP), 0.86 WHIP, and 9:1 K:BB over 12 2/3 regular-season frames into Thursday's outing. Across 13 innings (two starts) against Detroit last season, the 28-year-old Venezuelan right-hander compiled a 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 18:1 K:BB. The current Tigers roster also combines for a career .199 xwOBA through 65 plate appearances versus Lopez, according to Statcast. Lopez is one of the top fantasy bets on Thursday's modest seven-game slate.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant