MLB Matchups · Pitcher vs Lineup

April 8, 2026 MLB Matchups

3 games · 4 matchups · Updated Jul 20, 5:42 AM ET

The Almanac's Take

Three games is a thin slate, and the data labels every starting pitcher as favoring the pitcher or neutral — so don't force stacks. The most interesting read is Cole Ragans against Cleveland: seven platoon advantages for Kansas City and a .711 lineup OPS that grades neutral, meaning the Guardians aren't a pushover against the lefty either, and that two-sided pressure is worth watching in the grid below. Joey Cantillo also draws six platoon edges facing the Royals, but a .689 opposing OPS in a "favors pitcher" read keeps the ceiling modest. The H2H numbers on this slate are all small samples — nothing above 37 PA — treat them as color only.

How to read this page

Primary read is the lineup strength block — season OPS, lineup K%, and platoon-edge count across the opposing lineup. When enough Statcast PA is on file, the lineup composite vs the pitcher's hand sits alongside it.

Career head-to-head reads as color, not edge. PA count travels with every H2H number on this page so a 4-for-7 sample looks like the small sample it is. The “notable H2H” highlight list is filtered to PA ≥ 10 for that reason.

San Diego Padres @ Pittsburgh Pirates

PNC Park · Final

Mitch Keller(RHP)

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres

Favors pitcher9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .684
Lineup K%: 23.2%
Season HR: 57
Platoon edges: 3 / 9

Notable career H2H

Nick Castellanos8-for-33 · .242 AVG · 2 HR · 10 K · 37 PA
Jake Cronenworth3-for-15 · .200 AVG · 1 HR · 2 K · 18 PA
Xander Bogaerts2-for-13 · .154 AVG · 13 PA

Lineup detail

#1Ramón LaureanoLF· RHB
Season · .209/.289/.384 · 7 HR · .673 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-3 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 3 PA
#2Fernando Tatis Jr.RF· RHB
Season · .280/.343/.384 · 6 HR · .727 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-9 · .111 AVG · 2 K · 11 PA
#3Jackson MerrillCF· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .214/.270/.341 · 10 HR · .611 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-9 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 9 PA
#4Gavin Sheets1B· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .212/.308/.383 · 11 HR · .691 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-10 · .300 AVG · 1 HR · 1 K · 11 PA
#5Xander BogaertsSS· RHB
Season · .220/.310/.316 · 8 HR · .626 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-13 · .154 AVG · 13 PA
#6Miguel Andujar3B· RHB
Season · .270/.299/.446 · 5 HR · .745 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-3 · .667 AVG · 5 PA
#7Nick CastellanosDH· RHB
Season · .198/.234/.330 · 3 HR · .564 OPS
Career vs SP · 8-for-33 · .242 AVG · 2 HR · 10 K · 37 PA
#8Luis CampusanoC· RHB
Season · .281/.387/.562 · 4 HR · .949 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-5 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 6 PA
#9Jake Cronenworth2B· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .203/.276/.291 · 3 HR · .567 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-15 · .200 AVG · 1 HR · 2 K · 18 PA

Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians

Progressive Field · Final

Joey Cantillo(LHP)

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals

Neutral9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .707
Lineup K%: 21.1%
Season HR: 66
Platoon edges: 6 / 9

Notable career H2H

Maikel Garcia4-for-12 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 13 PA
Vinnie Pasquantino1-for-11 · .091 AVG · 3 K · 13 PA
Bobby Witt Jr.3-for-11 · .273 AVG · 3 K · 11 PA

Lineup detail

#1Maikel Garcia3B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .259/.316/.372 · 3 HR · .688 OPS
Career vs SP · 4-for-12 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 13 PA
#2Bobby Witt Jr.SS· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .280/.350/.451 · 13 HR · .801 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-11 · .273 AVG · 3 K · 11 PA
#3Vinnie Pasquantino1B· LHB
Season · .224/.311/.343 · 6 HR · .654 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-11 · .091 AVG · 3 K · 13 PA
#4Salvador PerezDH· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .211/.241/.351 · 12 HR · .592 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-9 · .000 AVG · 2 K · 10 PA
#5Carter JensenC· LHB
Season · .246/.319/.437 · 13 HR · .756 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-2 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#6Lane ThomasCF· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .241/.325/.435 · 9 HR · .760 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-2 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 4 PA
#7Jonathan India2B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .182/.308/.341 · 2 HR · .649 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-7 · .429 AVG · 2 K · 9 PA
#8Starling MarteRF· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .297/.343/.366 · 1 HR · .709 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-4 · .500 AVG · 1 K · 4 PA
#9Michael MasseyLF· LHB
Season · .274/.314/.438 · 7 HR · .752 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-4 · .000 AVG · 3 K · 4 PA

Cole Ragans(LHP)

Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians

Neutral9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .698
Lineup K%: 20.6%
Season HR: 58
Platoon edges: 7 / 9

Notable career H2H

José Ramírez2-for-16 · .125 AVG · 4 K · 17 PA
Steven Kwan4-for-15 · .267 AVG · 2 K · 16 PA

Lineup detail

#1Steven KwanCF· LHB
Season · .232/.329/.286 · 1 HR · .615 OPS
Career vs SP · 4-for-15 · .267 AVG · 2 K · 16 PA
#2Angel MartínezLF· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .249/.272/.461 · 11 HR · .733 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-5 · .000 AVG · 3 K · 6 PA
#3José Ramírez3B· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .239/.340/.418 · 10 HR · .758 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-16 · .125 AVG · 4 K · 17 PA
#4David FryDH· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .225/.331/.402 · 5 HR · .733 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-4 · .000 AVG · 3 K · 6 PA
#5Chase DeLauterRF· LHB
Season · .276/.343/.444 · 11 HR · .787 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-3 · .667 AVG · 1 K · 3 PA
#6Rhys Hoskins1B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .187/.307/.379 · 9 HR · .686 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-8 · .000 AVG · 5 K · 9 PA
#7Juan Brito2B· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .180/.241/.260 · 0 HR · .501 OPS
#8Austin HedgesC· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .281/.338/.406 · 3 HR · .744 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-6 · .500 AVG · 1 K · 6 PA
#9Brayan RocchioSS· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .271/.327/.400 · 8 HR · .727 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-4 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 5 PA

Milwaukee Brewers @ Boston Red Sox

Fenway Park · Final

Shane Drohan(LHP)

Milwaukee Brewers vs Boston Red Sox

Neutral9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .701
Lineup K%: 23.0%
Season HR: 65
Platoon edges: 7 / 9

Lineup detail

#1Roman AnthonyLF· LHB
Season · .222/.344/.287 · 0 HR · .631 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-2 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#2Andruw MonasterioSS· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .260/.319/.488 · 5 HR · .807 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#3Willson Contreras1B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .285/.356/.547 · 21 HR · .903 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#4Wilyer AbreuRF· LHB
Season · .266/.341/.460 · 15 HR · .801 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-2 · .500 AVG · 2 PA
#5Trevor StoryDH· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .206/.243/.303 · 3 HR · .546 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-2 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#6Caleb Durbin3B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .234/.288/.392 · 9 HR · .680 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 2 PA
#7Carlos NarváezC· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .206/.263/.303 · 3 HR · .566 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 1 PA
#8Ceddanne RafaelaCF· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .275/.310/.422 · 7 HR · .732 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-1 · 1.000 AVG · 1 PA
#9Isiah Kiner-Falefa2B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .255/.317/.327 · 2 HR · .644 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-1 · 1.000 AVG · 1 PA

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