The Dongers Club – May 8th

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If you like offense you are going to like what is likely going to come this week.  Weather is heating up, bullpens are wearing down and overall the schedule this week puts us in some spots where we should see some nice offensive outputs. Sadly, many of the best games are going to be on the Turbo/6pm/Senior Citizens Slate(s) here early in the week.  Tonight has 3 games on that slate and then the MAIN slate features 8 games on it. Once again, most teams on Mon-Wed series that are home were also home over the weekend.  Only the Yankees and Brewers have home games today after having to travel yesterday. WEATHER I project everything will play without issue, but they’re expecting rain most of the day in Chicago, so that field could be pretty wet since is historically has had drainage issues, but overall it’ll be fine.   ZAC GALLEN Last night when I first glanced at today’s slate I had a thought on a reason to fade Gallen.  Today I have woke up and realized that I must have been out of my damn mind because we’ve really got no reason to be thinking along those lines. Yes, he is facing his former team so if you wanna buy into the amped up narrative then go ahead, but I don’t think it matters.  Gallen’s worst start was his last one, and when you are at his level you do not have two starts like that in a row (not that it was that bad). ANTHONY DeSCLAFANI The Italian!  We’re getting the Nationals coming out of Chase Field where they had a good series and going into the windy/cold/dark San Francisco Bay area.  Coming off an 8 IP gem his last start, I think we see another performance that is free of major damage.   Also like to pitch well Nestor Cortes Miles Mikolas Tony Gonsolin   Gonna pitch okay, but can’t beat Gallen/Cortes Logan Gilbert Dylan Cease   DIAMONDBACKS Marte, Rivera, Gurriel, Walker They’re smashing LHP right now and getting the wrap-around homestand at Chase Field is most definitely a big plus for the snakes today.  Look for them to jump on Garrett early and put this one away.  The Marlins either WIN a 1-run game or get blown out this year, and tonight points to a blowout. MARINERS Kelenic, Raleigh, Teoscar A lineup that is no doubt…...

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