This article is part of our Dream11 Fantasy CPBL series.
Rakuten Monkeys (22-17) at Chinatrust Brothers (25-17)
Saturday, June 20th, 6:35 AM EDT
Projected starters
RHP Elih Villanueva (0-1, 10.64 ERA) vs LHP Ariel Miranda (3-4, 3.52 ERA)
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The Brothers are proving they belong at the top of the standings after securing the win in the series opener by a 7-4 margin Friday. As a result, both teams now have 17 losses, but the Brothers hold a three-game advantage in the win column. The Brothers will aim to clinch a fourth straight win with star hurler Ariel Miranda on the mound, while the Monkeys will counter with Elih Villanueva in a duel between foreign starters. The Monkeys have been quite poor this month, winning just four of 12 games, and they'll need to bounce back soon if they're to remain in the race.
Rakuten Monkeys Last Lineup
CF - Chen Chen-Wei
SS - Lin Chih-Ping
3B – Lin Li
DH - Lin Hung-Yu
1B - Chen Chun-Hsiu
LF – Chu Yu-Hsien
2B - Kuo Yen-Wen
C – Liao Chien-Fu
RF - Yang Yao-Hsun
CTBC Brothers Last Lineup
3B – Wang Wei-Chen
2B – Wu Tung-Jung
DH - Chou Szu-Chi
CF - Chang Chih-Hao
LF - Chan Tzu-Hsien
1B - Hsu Chi-Hung
RF - Chen Tzu-Hao
C - Huang Chun-Sheng
SS - Chiang Kun-Yu
Top picks:
Lin Li, Monkeys: Li continues to be an impact player in the star-studded Monkeys lineup and, while his team may be struggling to get results, Li has been as consistent as they come.
Rakuten Monkeys (22-17) at Chinatrust Brothers (25-17)
Saturday, June 20th, 6:35 AM EDT
Projected starters
RHP Elih Villanueva (0-1, 10.64 ERA) vs LHP Ariel Miranda (3-4, 3.52 ERA)
Game Preview
The Brothers are proving they belong at the top of the standings after securing the win in the series opener by a 7-4 margin Friday. As a result, both teams now have 17 losses, but the Brothers hold a three-game advantage in the win column. The Brothers will aim to clinch a fourth straight win with star hurler Ariel Miranda on the mound, while the Monkeys will counter with Elih Villanueva in a duel between foreign starters. The Monkeys have been quite poor this month, winning just four of 12 games, and they'll need to bounce back soon if they're to remain in the race.
Rakuten Monkeys Last Lineup
CF - Chen Chen-Wei
SS - Lin Chih-Ping
3B – Lin Li
DH - Lin Hung-Yu
1B - Chen Chun-Hsiu
LF – Chu Yu-Hsien
2B - Kuo Yen-Wen
C – Liao Chien-Fu
RF - Yang Yao-Hsun
CTBC Brothers Last Lineup
3B – Wang Wei-Chen
2B – Wu Tung-Jung
DH - Chou Szu-Chi
CF - Chang Chih-Hao
LF - Chan Tzu-Hsien
1B - Hsu Chi-Hung
RF - Chen Tzu-Hao
C - Huang Chun-Sheng
SS - Chiang Kun-Yu
Top picks:
Lin Li, Monkeys: Li continues to be an impact player in the star-studded Monkeys lineup and, while his team may be struggling to get results, Li has been as consistent as they come. The star third baseman went hitless Friday, but he still walked twice and scored a run and continues to hit above the .400 mark.
Ariel Miranda, Brothers: Miranda has not been able to get a win since early May, but he continues to be one of the most dominant, most successful pitchers in the CPBL. The lefty has a sizzling 3.52 ERA, an excellent mark considering the league's offensive explosion this year.
Chang Chih-Hao, Brothers: Chang struck out twice during Friday's win, but he continues to be a threatening presence in the lineup. He is hitting .338 this season to go along with a .400 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 45 RBI.
Chou Szu-Chi, Brothers: Chou must be one of the best value picks in this slate, as he has been very productive despite his very cheap price tag. He owns a .323 batting average even after going 0-for-4 Friday and has hit safely in three of his last five contests.
Captaincy Options:
1. Lin Li
3. Chang Chih-Hao
Dream11 Team
P – Ariel Miranda (VC)
C – Liao Chien-Fu
IF – Lin Li (C)
IF – Hsu Chi-Hung
IF – Wu Tung-Jung
IF – Kuo Yen-Wen
OF – Chou Szu-Chi
OF – Chen Tzu-Hao
OF – Chang Chih-Hao
