# MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 9, 2026 > MLB H2H Matchup Preview for August 9, 2026: 15 game slate scored across 5 career batter vs pitcher factors. Alec Burleson leads tonight. Updated daily. **Date:** 2026-08-09 **Author:** HeatCheck HQ **Tags:** MLB, Batter vs Pitcher, H2H Matchups, MLB Props, Daily Picks, Player Props **Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-9-2026 **Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io --- **Today's best MLB batter vs pitcher matchup picks for Sunday, August 9, 2026** are Alec Burleson (Score: 100, 0.800 AVG, 2.800 OPS in 5 career AB vs Michael Lorenzen), Nolan Schanuel (Score: 78, 0.400 AVG, 2.000 OPS in 5 career AB vs Ryan Gusto), Andrew Benintendi (Score: 69, 0.667 AVG, 1.834 OPS in 6 career AB vs Joey Cantillo). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's five factor career H2H scoring model, updated daily. # MLB Batter vs Pitcher Matchups: August 9, 2026 15 games on the board. These batters have dominated their opposing pitcher over their careers. ## Hitters to Watch Today - **Alec Burleson**: .800 AVG & 2.800 OPS with 2 HR in 5 AB vs. Michael Lorenzen | 2+ Hits (+153) - **Nolan Schanuel**: .400 AVG & 2.000 OPS with 2 HR in 5 AB vs. Ryan Gusto | 1+ Hit (minus 248) - **Andrew Benintendi**: .667 AVG & 1.834 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Joey Cantillo - **Mickey Moniak**: .667 AVG & 1.834 OPS with 1 HR in 6 AB vs. Michael McGreevy | 1+ Hit (minus 214) - **Luke Maile**: .400 AVG & 1.771 OPS with 1 HR in 5 AB vs. Matthew Boyd | 1+ Hit (minus 112) - **Enrique Hernández**: .533 AVG & 1.533 OPS with 2 HR in 15 AB vs. Eduardo Rodriguez > **Yesterday's H2H matchups:** [MLB H2H Matchups: August 8](/blog/mlb-h2h-matchups-aug-8-2026) ## Tonight's Slate | Matchup | Pitchers | Time | |---------|----------|------| | Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals | Brady Singer vs Brad Lord | 12:15 PM ET | | Athletics at Boston Red Sox | J.T. Ginn vs Erik Miller | 1:35 PM ET | | New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates | Sean Manaea vs Jared Jones | 1:35 PM ET | | Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies | Shane Bieber vs Jesús Luzardo | 1:35 PM ET | | Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees | Grant Holmes vs Cam Schlittler | 1:35 PM ET | | Los Angeles Angels at Miami Marlins | Grayson Rodriguez vs Ryan Gusto | 1:40 PM ET | | Chicago Cubs at Kansas City Royals | Matthew Boyd vs Randy Dobnak | 2:10 PM ET | | Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox | Joey Cantillo vs Davis Martin | 2:10 PM ET | | Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers | Connor Prielipp vs Jacob Misiorowski | 2:10 PM ET | | Colorado Rockies at St. Louis Cardinals | Michael Lorenzen vs Michael McGreevy | 2:15 PM ET | | Baltimore Orioles at Texas Rangers | Cade Povich vs Kumar Rocker | 2:35 PM ET | | Detroit Tigers at San Francisco Giants | Troy Melton vs Logan Webb | 4:05 PM ET | | Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks | Justin Wrobleski vs Eduardo Rodriguez | 4:10 PM ET | | Tampa Bay Rays at Seattle Mariners | Ian Seymour vs Emerson Hancock | 4:10 PM ET | | Houston Astros at San Diego Padres | Cristian Javier vs Randy Vásquez | 8:20 PM ET | ## 1. Alec Burleson (STL) vs Michael Lorenzen (RHP) 0.800 AVG, 2.800 OPS in 5 career AB | Busch Stadium | **2+ Hits (+153)** *Career: 4-for-5 · .800 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 2.800 OPS* 2 HR in 5 AB is what a real H2H edge looks like. Burleson has been the bat Lorenzen cannot put away, and tonight is another swing at it. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. The 2.800 career OPS against this pitcher backs up the rest. Currently listed at 2+ Hits (+153). Verdict: give me Burleson every time he steps in against Lorenzen. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 2. Nolan Schanuel (LAA) vs Ryan Gusto (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 2.000 OPS in 5 career AB | loanDepot park | **1+ Hit (minus 248)** *Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 2 HR · 2 XBH · 2.000 OPS* Schanuel owns Gusto when it comes to power: 2 home runs in 5 career at bats. That is not a stat to ignore. It is the case for tonight. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. The 2.000 career OPS against this pitcher backs up the rest. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 248). Verdict: give me Schanuel every time he steps in against Gusto. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 3. Andrew Benintendi (CWS) vs Joey Cantillo (LHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.834 OPS in 6 career AB | Rate Field *Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.834 OPS* When OPS hits 1.834 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Benintendi is 4-for-6 against Cantillo with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Benintendi has Cantillo's number. I want him in my lineup tonight. > Look up any pitcher vs batter career history on the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats). ## 4. Mickey Moniak (COL) vs Michael McGreevy (RHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.834 OPS in 6 career AB | Busch Stadium | **1+ Hit (minus 214)** *Career: 4-for-6 · .667 · 1 HR · 1 XBH · 1.834 OPS* A 1.834 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Moniak owns it against McGreevy across 6 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 6 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 214). The take is simple. History sides hard with Moniak here. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 5. Luke Maile (KC) vs Matthew Boyd (LHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.771 OPS in 5 career AB | Kauffman Stadium | **1+ Hit (minus 112)** *Career: 2-for-5 · .400 · 1 HR · 2 XBH · 1.771 OPS · 2 K · 2 BB* .400 is a real number when it holds up over 5 at bats. Maile sees something against Boyd that other hitters do not. Tiny sample, so treat it as directional, not definitive. A home run every 5 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. Currently listed at 1+ Hit (minus 112). Verdict: give me Maile every time he steps in against Boyd. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 6. Enrique Hernández (LAD) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) 0.533 AVG, 1.533 OPS in 15 career AB | Chase Field *Career: 8-for-15 · .533 · 2 HR · 3 XBH · 1.533 OPS · 2 K* A 1.533 career OPS against a single pitcher is rare, and Hernández owns it against Rodriguez across 15 at bats. That is run producing dominance, not noise. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. A home run every 8 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra base hits in 15 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. Bottom line: Hernández owns this matchup against Rodriguez. I want him in my lineup tonight. ## 7. Miguel Rojas (LAD) vs Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) 0.667 AVG, 1.442 OPS in 12 career AB | Chase Field | **1+ Hit (minus 131)** *Career: 8-for-12 · .667 · 1 XBH · 1.442 OPS · 1 K · 1 BB* When OPS hits 1.442 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Rojas is 8-for-12 against Rodriguez with the kind of contact that drives runs. Moderate sample, and a real pattern is emerging. Only 1 strikeout in 12 AB shows the eye is dialed in here. Played at Chase Field, which plays hitter friendly with the roof closed. Verdict: give me Rojas every time he steps in against Rodriguez. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## 8. Luis García Jr. (NYY) vs Grant Holmes (RHP) 0.400 AVG, 1.300 OPS in 10 career AB | Yankee Stadium | **1+ Hit (minus 244)** *Career: 4-for-10 · .400 · 1 HR · 3 XBH · 1.300 OPS · 2 K* When OPS hits 1.300 in a career H2H sample, you take it seriously. Jr. is 4-for-10 against Holmes with the kind of contact that drives runs. Small sample, but the dominance is notable. A home run every 10 at bats in this matchup is well above league pace. 3 extra base hits in 10 AB. When he connects, the ball gets out of the infield in a hurry. When the sample says this much, you trust it. Jr. has Holmes's number. I'm on his hit prop tonight. ## Hit Props to Consider - **Alec Burleson 2+ Hits (+153)**: 0.800 career AVG vs Michael Lorenzen (5 AB). Implied: 40%. - **Nolan Schanuel 1+ Hit (minus 248)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Ryan Gusto (5 AB). Implied: 71%. - **Mickey Moniak 1+ Hit (minus 214)**: 0.667 career AVG vs Michael McGreevy (6 AB). Implied: 68%. - **Luke Maile 1+ Hit (minus 112)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Matthew Boyd (5 AB). Implied: 53%. - **Miguel Rojas 1+ Hit (minus 131)**: 0.667 career AVG vs Eduardo Rodriguez (12 AB). Implied: 57%. - **Luis García Jr. 1+ Hit (minus 244)**: 0.400 career AVG vs Grant Holmes (10 AB). Implied: 71%. *Lines via Draftkings. Always shop for the best number. Confirm starting pitcher before betting.* ## Related Guides - [Hitter vs Pitcher Matchup Guide](/blog/hitter-vs-pitcher-matchup-guide) - [Finding Undervalued HR Hitters](/blog/finding-undervalued-home-run-hitters) - [MLB Stats Explained](/blog/mlb-stats-explained) ## Find More Matchups These are today's top career advantages, but every game has matchups worth looking into. Check out the [Hitter vs Pitcher dashboard](/mlb/hitting-stats) to search any batter vs pitcher career history, view full lineup matchups, and explore Statcast data for every game on the slate. Always confirm lineups and starting pitchers before placing any bets. A different arm on the mound changes the entire matchup profile, and career sample size matters. Matchups with 10 or more at bats carry significantly more weight than those with only five or six. 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