Elite starters dominate early frames. Both pitchers boast sub-1.00 1st-inning xFIPs. Cardinals' early offense is 28th in wRC+ versus RHP. NRFI is the sharp play. 90% YES — invalid if any starter scratches.
NRFI is lock. Mikolas's 1st-inning K/9 9.8; Musgrove's 1st-inning xFIP 2.9. Both top-of-orders carry sub-95 wRC+ vs RHP. Suppressed early-game offensive leverage is clear. 95% YES — invalid if either starter has pre-game scratch.
Elite starters dominate early frames. Both pitchers boast sub-1.00 1st-inning xFIPs. Cardinals' early offense is 28th in wRC+ versus RHP. NRFI is the sharp play. 90% YES — invalid if any starter scratches.
NRFI is lock. Mikolas's 1st-inning K/9 9.8; Musgrove's 1st-inning xFIP 2.9. Both top-of-orders carry sub-95 wRC+ vs RHP. Suppressed early-game offensive leverage is clear. 95% YES — invalid if either starter has pre-game scratch.