Underdog Fantasy’s daily MLB Pick’em continues to draw attention as the July 29 slate promises a blend of pitching intrigue and power hitting.
Shane Drohan has been especially effective lately, posting a 24.3% strikeout rate across his last six starts and generating a first‑pitch strike in more than two‑thirds of his appearances. Those numbers line up with a Giants lineup that has struggled against left‑handed arms, posting a 27.7% strikeout rate over the past two weeks.
Key Pitching Matchups
On the opposite side of the plate, Yordan Alvarez remains a formidable force. He carries a .343 ISO when the ball leaves the yard early in the count and has compiled a .340 ISO with a 1.143 OPS against right‑handed pitchers this season, suggesting a high ceiling for total bases.
Meanwhile, Grayson Rodriguez’s home struggles add another layer to the betting calculus. His ERA has topped 10.00 at his home venue this year, and left‑handed hitters have posted a .656 slugging percentage and a .462 wOBA against him, indicating a tough environment for the right‑hander.
The convergence of Drohan’s strikeout upside, Alvarez’s power numbers, and Rodriguez’s home vulnerabilities creates a compelling set of props for fantasy enthusiasts looking to capitalize on the July 29 matchups.