MLB picks Thursday 6/22: YRFI & NRFI best bets today: Joe Ryan’s Impressive Control and Alex Wood’s Stellar First-Inning Performance

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The eight-game spread this Thursday kicks off in Philadelphia and wraps up in the Bronx. So, without further ado, let’s dive in. And remember, don’t miss our comprehensive MLB picks for every game today, covering both sides and totals.

First Match Starting Thursday 22nd June, 1:10 PM ET

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Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins: NRFI (+110)

This particular wager may draw appeal for reasons beyond its attractive odds, as the game dynamics contrast my initial anticipation. Joe Ryan, representing the Twins, has experienced a breakout season, demonstrating remarkable performance during the initial pass through the lineup with a wOBA of 0.282. Although the Red Sox’s leading players pose a substantial threat, Ryan’s prowess suggests he can maintain a clean score sheet in the opening inning.

The challenge for this wager rests with the Red Sox’s performance. Justin Garza is slated to open for the Red Sox, displaying decent performance across his 13 innings this season, averaging roughly one strikeout per inning. However, his record is tainted by excess walks. The Twins, with a wRC+ of 99, are in the middle of the pack regarding their overall offense, but they’ve been struggling recently. Given the balanced pitching match-up, we can reasonably anticipate a scoreless first inning.

San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants: NRFI (-128)

San Francisco Giants are on a ten-game winning spree, with the Cincinnati Reds, enjoying an 11-win streak, being the only team outshining them. The Giants have dominated their adversaries by outscoring them 80-31 throughout their hot streak. However, I believe Blake Snell possesses the ability to rein in the Giants, at least in the early innings. With a 3.48 ERA across 14 starts, Snell is currently enjoying his most successful period of the season. Over his last four games, he’s conceded just one run across 25.0 innings and managed back-to-back matches with 12 strikeouts.

Alex Wood is geared to make his 9th start and 10th appearance for the season, carrying a 4.11 ERA along with a 1.46 WHIP. While Wood’s figures might not dazzle, he’s recorded six scoreless first innings in his eight attempts and shown solid performance initially. Batters are hitting a mere .183 against him in the initial pass, escalating to .293 and .364 in the second and third rounds, respectively. We can anticipate a focused Wood in the first inning, escaping unscathed.

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