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RHP is coming off one of his best career outings. He tossed seven hitless frames before allowing a single to open the eighth. Smith-Shawver completed eight innings but walked four while fanning just five. Even so, he’s in a great spot with a road date against the punchless .
RHP introduced a changeup into his repertoire and even though he’s still getting a feel for the pitch, it has been effective and will only get better. On Saturday, Smith enjoys a home start versus the and their below average lineup.
In his 2025 debut earlier this week, LHP yielded seven runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings against the . The silver lining was six strikeouts. Expect a better effort in his second start, a road affair against the and a lineup with an elevated 24.5% strikeout rate with a lefty in the hill.
There are a few reasons to avoid Diamondbacks RHP . He missed his last start with shoulder inflammation, but he’s been cleared for Saturday. More importantly, Burnes’ strikeout rate remains in freefall and his sinker velocity is down a tick. Add in a home start against the and Burnes lands outside of this weekend’s circle of trust.
The sport the ninth lowest wOBA in the league but it’s hard to envision that lineup remaining a bottom third lineup for much longer. Their ascent could begin on Saturday with a road date with RHP and the . Kochanowicz has fanned only 20 in 37 1/3 stanzas while allowing seven homers. , , , and all line up for productive games.
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