Yovani Gallardo to start Game 1 of divisional series for Rangers
Texas Rangers pitcher Yovani Gallardo will start Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
What It Means:
Cole Hamels is scheduled to start the second game of the series.
Gallardo makes sense for one reason only: he is right handed. Although the Blue Jays pummel right-handed hitting -- they lead the league with a .341 wOBA -- they are even better against lefties. There, their wOBA increased to .354. Gallardo's 4.59 SIERA is never ideal for the starter in the first game of a playoff series, but his handedness may make him better than the alternative.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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