Boston Red Sox vs Jackson Stephens
Mookie Betts, Andrew Benintendi, Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts, Mitch Moreland, Jackie Bradley Jr.
The Red Sox have taken advantage of the Reds poor pitching so far this series and DFS players should expect more of the same come Sunday when Cincy sends Jackson Stephens to the mound. Stephens allowed five runs on five hits over 3.2 innings during his last start and on the year he owns a 4.80 ERA over five games (two starts). Stephens has allowed two home runs in each of his two starts this season and the Red Sox are no stranger to putting the ball over the fence. Stephens has made both of his starts at home this season and he was rocked for eight runs on 11 hits over 8.2 innings.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Jameson Taillon
Matt Carpenter, Dexter Fowler, Kolten Wong, Yadier Molina, Tommy Pham, Jedd Gyorko, Paul DeJong
There are more than a few things working against Taillon in this matchup. First, in three starts against the Cardinals this season he is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA. In these three starts he has allowed 10 earned runs on 19 hits over 16 innings of work. Secondly, Taillon has struggled at home this season, going 3-5 with a 5.25 ERA over 14 starts. Lastly, left-handed hitters demolish Taillon to the tune of a .332 average and an OPS of .874. The Cardinal lefty hitters of Matt Carpenter, Dexter Fowler and Kolten Wong should top any Cardinals stack in this matchup but righties Tommy Pham, Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong should also be considered.
Cincinnati Reds vs Doug Fister
Joey Votto, Adam Duvall, Scott Schebler, Zack Cozart, Scooter Gennett, Billy Hamilton, Eugenio Suarez
Fister was maybe the hottest pitcher on the Red Sox staff for a solid eight start stretch but his last two have seen him fall off a cliff, allowing 11 earned runs on 10 hits over six innings. While Fister will have the benefit of pitching against a National League lineup the Reds do have some power bats that can do damage against Fister if he continues to be off his game.