Carlos Santana's Impressive Week Boosts His Season Totals
Carlos Santana has been a powerhouse at the plate recently, delivering three home runs last week. His performance has propelled his season total to 18 home runs following Sunday's game. Santana's consistency is noteworthy, as he has hit at least 19 home runs in 10 straight seasons, discounting the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. This streak underscores his durability and talent as a standout player year after year.
Michael Taylor's Success Against Jose Urena
Michael Taylor has demonstrated an ability to excel against specific pitchers, notably hitting two home runs in just 14 career at-bats against the Rangers' probable starter, Jose Urena. This historical success could make Taylor a player to watch in upcoming matchups, as his track record suggests he can capitalize on Urena's pitching.
Jose Altuve's DFS Performance on August 9
Jose Altuve proved to be a wise Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) selection on August 9. He went 1-for-4 but managed to make that one hit count, knocking in two home runs while also drawing a walk and scoring two runs. This performance earned him significant points in DFS, with 28.4 points on FanDuel and 20 points on DraftKings.
Bobby Witt Jr.'s Stellar Season
Bobby Witt Jr. has been on fire, extending his hitting streak to seven games as of Sunday. Priced at $6,600 on DraftKings and $4,700 on FanDuel, Witt has become a valuable player for DFS lineups. His overall statistics this season are nothing short of impressive. Witt has a .350 batting average and ranks third in OPS (1.018). Since June 30, over 39 games, he leads several categories, including batting average (.445), slugging percentage (.819), and OPS (1.308). Witt has also achieved a rare feat, boasting at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases this season. His consistency at the plate is demonstrated by having a hit in 11 of his last 12 games.
Michael Massey's Recent Surge
Michael Massey has also been making strides, priced reasonably at $3,900 on DraftKings and $2,800 on FanDuel. His recent performance includes going 3-for-4 on Sunday and managing multiple hits in three of his last five games. Since August 3, Massey has posted the 16th-best batting average in baseball, hitting .343 over eight games, solidifying his place as a player in excellent form.
Carson Fulmer's Upcoming Start
On the pitching side, Carson Fulmer is set to start for the Angels on Monday. However, his last outing against the Blue Jays was one to forget, as he allowed five runs over three innings. This season, left-handed hitters have had considerable success against Fulmer, posting a .759 OPS. He will need to turn things around quickly to give his team the best chance for success.
Royals' Winning Streak
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are riding the high of a four-game winning streak, averaging an impressive eight runs per game during this period. This offensive explosion has catalyzed their recent success and added excitement for Royals fans as the season progresses.