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Fantasy baseball streaming pitchers: April 20, 2016

By Zachary Thompson

Apr 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitches during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello pitches during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Rick Porcello-Boston Red Sox

Porcello and the Red Sox host the offensively-challenged Rays tonight, and the Red Sox really need Porcello to go deep in the game to give their over-worked bullpen a break.  Coming into today’s start, Porcello is owned in 14.4% of ESPN leagues, but I think he’s worth a look as he takes the mound tonight.

In his last start, Porcello looked excellent with his new battery-mate Christian Vazquez.  He held the Blue Jays (mostly ) in check allowing three runs on just two hits in 6.1 innings.  He is 2-0 coming into tonight’s start despite a 5.11 ERA.  He does have a nice 0.89 WHIP and has allowed opponents to hit just .196 against him.  He should fare better tonight against the Rays since has had to face the power-packed Blue Jays lineup in both his first two starts.

Tonight, Porcello will be matchup up against the Rays’ Chris Archer which could make a win difficult especially given the way the Red Sox are not hitting right now. However, Porcello has good upside tonight and should be able to bring the strikeouts as well since he has 15 in his 12.1 innings so far this season.

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