Kansas City Royals vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Lars Nootbaar Over 0.5 Batter - Walks (+187)
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Lars Nootbaar has been a bit quiet at the plate lately, averaging just 0.3 hits per game over his last three outings. However, today he faces a left-handed pitcher, which could help him get on base. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a solid track record against lefties, and Nootbaar's chances for walks look promising.
The Royals have struggled to score lately, averaging 0.6 runs behind in their last twelve games. Still, with Nootbaar's ability to draw walks and the Diamondbacks' weaker pitching against left-handed batters, I think there's a good chance he could walk at least once today. The main risk is that he hasn't been hitting well recently, but the matchup gives him a real shot to surprise us.