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Best YRFI Bets Today: Expect Early Runs in a Pair of Divisional Matchups

Written by: Kody Malstrom
Published September 17, 2024
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Best YRFI Bets Today 2024 09 17 Guardians Gavin Williams

With Gavin Williams continuing to struggle with keeping opposing runners off the bases, we fade the Cleveland Guardians pitcher as he is set to face off against a productive Twins offense in a AL Central divisional matchup. Minutes later, we turn our attention towards the contest between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets as a pair of struggling arms are set to take the mound.

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Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians - Zebby Matthews vs. Gavin Williams (6:40 PM, EST)

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With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Minnesota Twins are playing with a higher sense of urgency as they desperately try to hold on to the last wildcard spot in the AL wildcard standings. Their sizable lead for their playoff berth has steadily disappeared over the past few weeks as the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners continue to win and close the gap between them and the Twins.

Should the Twins want to fulfill their dreams of playing in October, then their offense must continue to play at a high rate to help mask their lack of pitching production. That has been the theme for Minnesota all season long this year as they enter the final stretch of play ranked above league average in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage, while their pitching staff ranks 21st overall in Team Total Pitching ERA.

Fortunately for the Twins, their offense will be in a position to continue to succeed as they draw a favorable matchup against the Cleveland Guardians Gavin Williams. Williams has struggled with keeping opposing runners off the bases and out of scoring position this season as he takes the mound with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.393. Even with a top-3 defense in Defensive Efficiency supporting him, Williams is still prone to getting beat against a Twins offense who thrives at making contact.

On the other side of the field, the Twins roll out Zebby Matthews who has struggled mightily in his brief appearances so far this season. In six games played, Matthews has generated a FIP of 5.97 and a WHIP of 1.658 while averaging more than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched. With his inability to avoid contact, the Guardians offense will have an opportunity to round back into form in their efforts of getting on base at a league average rate.

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Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets - Mitchell Parker vs. Tylor Megill (7:10 PM, EST)

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Minutes after the conclusion of the first inning between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians, we turn our attention towards the NL East divisional matchup between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets as a pair of unproductive pitchers are set to take the mound. Like the Twins, the Mets are also playing with a higher sense of urgency as they are currently tied with the Atlanta Braves for the last wildcard spot in the NL wildcard standings.

With the Braves getting a favorable schedule the next seven days with a series against the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins, the Mets can ill-afford to fall flat against Washington. Luckily for New York, they are set to face off against the Nationals Mitchell Parker as he has struggled with limiting opposing offensive production this season. In 27 starts, Parker takes the mound with an ERA of 4.24, a WHIP of 1.272, 142 Hits Against, and 67 Earned Runs Allowed.

As for the Mets, they roll out Tylor Megill who has continued to struggle with keeping opposing runners off the bases as his WHIP of 1.316 indicates. While the Nationals offense ranks in the bottom half of the board in RBIs and Total Runs Scored, they actually rank league average in On Base Percentage. With Megill struggling with keeping runners out of scoring position, expect an uptick in scoring opportunities from the Nationals lowly offense.

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Kody Malstrom is a sports betting journalist with six years of writing experience in the industry. He covers an abundance of sports, including College Football, NFL, College Basketball, NBA, and more. Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a devoted Detroit Sports fan and spends his Sundays rooting for the Detroit Lions while telling himself this year is the year they win it all. When not staring at betting markets, Kody spends his free time at the beach in the summer or snowboarding in the winter.
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