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4 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Baseball Plays for 6/9/17
Despite a slump to start the month of June, Eric Thames could explode for a big evening. Who else could make for a strong sleeper play?

Jordan Montgomery, SP, New York Yankees

FanDuel Price: $6,700

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Oddly enough, even though it's nearly a full slate, there aren't a ton of high-quality pitching options, which should make the position extremely interesting. One ace does stand out, and that's Ervin Santana of the Minnesota Twins. He's the only pitcher priced above $9,000, and is sure to be a popular play.

Jordan Montgomery of the New York Yankees is only $6,700, and part of that low-price is being driven by his 4.40 SIERA. He'll also have to tame his home park, which leads the league in home run factor over the last three seasons.

Why You Should Use Him:

Even though Montgomery's been up and down this season, he's been strong from a strikeout perspective, whiffing 22.3% of hitters.

Montgomery gets the added benefit of facing a Baltimore Orioles team that's been striking out a lot, especially as of late. Over the last two weeks, the Orioles have K'd fifth-most in the league, at 27.3%.

Montgomery hasn't allowed a ton of hard contact this season. In looking at his batted ball profile, hitters have only made hard contact 24.1% of the time.

If he can limit that again Friday night, he has a ton of strikeout upside.

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