The Indians host the Royals in the scheduled Cleveland home opener as Danny Duffy takes on Carlos Carrasco. Duffy threw his fastball a lot in his first start, but his velocity was way down compared to last season. That may be why he was knocked around. Carrasco didn’t walk anyone in his 5 2/3 innings in 2018, probably because opponents where too busy smacking the ball around. He allowed seven hits, including two home runs.

It’s supposed to be snowing and freezing in Denver this afternoon as the Braves visit the Rockies for the Coors Field home opener. Brandon McCarthy faces German Marquez. McCarthy saw 40% of balls hit against him go for line drives in game one, but most of those were softly hit. Marquez is 7-3 in 15 starts at Coors. He does give up the long ball, but he balances that with just 2.1 walks per 9 IP at home.

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