MLB Matchups · Pitcher vs Lineup

April 8, 2026 MLB Matchups

3 games · 4 matchups · Updated Jun 4, 5:54 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: .677
Lineup K%: 23.6%
Season HR: 40
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 · .275/.347/.330 · 1 HR · .677 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-9 · .111 AVG · 2 K · 11 PA
#3Jackson MerrillCF· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .205/.274/.329 · 5 HR · .603 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-9 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 9 PA
#4Gavin Sheets1B· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .239/.324/.447 · 8 HR · .771 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-10 · .300 AVG · 1 HR · 1 K · 11 PA
#5Xander BogaertsSS· RHB
Season · .235/.310/.353 · 7 HR · .663 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-13 · .154 AVG · 13 PA
#6Miguel Andujar3B· RHB
Season · .269/.294/.450 · 5 HR · .744 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 · .277/.346/.596 · 3 HR · .942 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-5 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 6 PA
#9Jake Cronenworth2B· LHBPlatoon edge
Season · .146/.255/.198 · 1 HR · .453 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

Favors pitcher9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .689
Lineup K%: 21.3%
Season HR: 42
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 · .265/.322/.381 · 3 HR · .703 OPS
Career vs SP · 4-for-12 · .333 AVG · 1 K · 13 PA
#2Bobby Witt Jr.SS· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .283/.356/.471 · 9 HR · .827 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-11 · .273 AVG · 3 K · 11 PA
#3Vinnie Pasquantino1B· LHB
Season · .209/.300/.330 · 5 HR · .630 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-11 · .091 AVG · 3 K · 13 PA
#4Salvador PerezDH· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .207/.248/.356 · 9 HR · .604 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-9 · .000 AVG · 2 K · 10 PA
#5Carter JensenC· LHB
Season · .219/.305/.385 · 7 HR · .690 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-2 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#6Lane ThomasCF· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .213/.327/.309 · 2 HR · .636 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 · .296/.345/.352 · 0 HR · .697 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-4 · .500 AVG · 1 K · 4 PA
#9Michael MasseyLF· LHB
Season · .263/.288/.474 · 5 HR · .762 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: .711
Lineup K%: 19.8%
Season HR: 38
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 · .213/.329/.264 · 1 HR · .593 OPS
Career vs SP · 4-for-15 · .267 AVG · 2 K · 16 PA
#2Angel MartínezLF· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .253/.277/.462 · 9 HR · .739 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-5 · .000 AVG · 3 K · 6 PA
#3José Ramírez3B· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .236/.347/.415 · 8 HR · .762 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-16 · .125 AVG · 4 K · 17 PA
#4David FryDH· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .294/.392/.471 · 3 HR · .863 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-4 · .000 AVG · 3 K · 6 PA
#5Chase DeLauterRF· LHB
Season · .261/.341/.425 · 7 HR · .766 OPS
Career vs SP · 2-for-3 · .667 AVG · 1 K · 3 PA
#6Rhys Hoskins1B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .211/.340/.415 · 5 HR · .755 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 · .234/.314/.325 · 1 HR · .639 OPS
Career vs SP · 3-for-6 · .500 AVG · 1 K · 6 PA
#9Brayan RocchioSS· SHBPlatoon edge
Season · .295/.362/.416 · 4 HR · .778 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

Favors pitcher9 batters sampled

Lineup OPS: .665
Lineup K%: 23.1%
Season HR: 29
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 · .247/.304/.384 · 1 HR · .688 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#3Willson Contreras1B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .279/.355/.497 · 11 HR · .852 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 2 PA
#4Wilyer AbreuRF· LHB
Season · .279/.347/.419 · 6 HR · .766 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 · .180/.233/.280 · 1 HR · .513 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 2 PA
#7Carlos NarváezC· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .231/.298/.337 · 2 HR · .635 OPS
Career vs SP · 0-for-1 · .000 AVG · 1 K · 1 PA
#8Ceddanne RafaelaCF· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .271/.318/.410 · 4 HR · .728 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-1 · 1.000 AVG · 1 PA
#9Isiah Kiner-Falefa2B· RHBPlatoon edge
Season · .261/.320/.304 · 1 HR · .624 OPS
Career vs SP · 1-for-1 · 1.000 AVG · 1 PA

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