This article is part of our Dream11 Fantasy CPBL series.
Rakuten Monkeys (22-16) at CTBC Brothers (24-17)
Friday, June 19th, 6:35 AM EDT
Projected starters
RHP Lisalverto Bonilla (5-1, 3.09 ERA) vs RHP Mitch Lively (4-0, 5.48 ERA)
Game Preview
The Monkeys have fallen off the top of the CPBL standings once again following Thursday's loss to the Lions, but they have a strong shot at re-taking that position in this three-game series against the Brothers, who now own a half-game lead at the top of the standings. Both teams are coming off 3-2 records in their last five games, and both will be trotting out foreign pitchers in Friday's contest. The Monkeys seem to have the advantage on the mound, as they'll send out Lisalverto Bonilla, who owns an excellent 3.09 ERA. The Brothers will counter with Mitch Lively, who has won all four of his starts this season, although his 5.48 ERA isn't particularly great.
Rakuten Monkeys Last Lineup
RF - Yang Yao-Hsun
3B – Lin Li
LF - Lan Yin-Lun
DH - Lin Hung-Yu
1B - Chen Chun-Hsiu
SS - Lin Chih-Ping
2B - Kuo Yen-Wen
C - Yen-Hung Chun
CF - Chen Chen-Wei
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 - Kao Yu-Chieh
SS - Chiang Kun-Yu
Top picks
Lin Li, Monkeys: Lin went 2-for-3 during Thursday's loss to the Lions and continues to be one of the
Rakuten Monkeys (22-16) at CTBC Brothers (24-17)
Friday, June 19th, 6:35 AM EDT
Projected starters
RHP Lisalverto Bonilla (5-1, 3.09 ERA) vs RHP Mitch Lively (4-0, 5.48 ERA)
Game Preview
The Monkeys have fallen off the top of the CPBL standings once again following Thursday's loss to the Lions, but they have a strong shot at re-taking that position in this three-game series against the Brothers, who now own a half-game lead at the top of the standings. Both teams are coming off 3-2 records in their last five games, and both will be trotting out foreign pitchers in Friday's contest. The Monkeys seem to have the advantage on the mound, as they'll send out Lisalverto Bonilla, who owns an excellent 3.09 ERA. The Brothers will counter with Mitch Lively, who has won all four of his starts this season, although his 5.48 ERA isn't particularly great.
Rakuten Monkeys Last Lineup
RF - Yang Yao-Hsun
3B – Lin Li
LF - Lan Yin-Lun
DH - Lin Hung-Yu
1B - Chen Chun-Hsiu
SS - Lin Chih-Ping
2B - Kuo Yen-Wen
C - Yen-Hung Chun
CF - Chen Chen-Wei
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 - Kao Yu-Chieh
SS - Chiang Kun-Yu
Top picks
Lin Li, Monkeys: Lin went 2-for-3 during Thursday's loss to the Lions and continues to be one of the top offensive threats in the Monkeys' star-studded offense. He's hit safely in each of his last 12 games and there's no reason to think that streak won't continue here.
Lisalverto Bonilla, Monkeys: Bonilla has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the league this season and has success against the Brothers, tossing eight scoreless innings against them last week. He leads all qualified starters with a 3.09 ERA this season.
Chang Chih-Hao, Brothers: Chang went 2-for-4 with four RBI during the Brothers' huge 15-1 win over the Guardians last Wednesday. He's hitting .344 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI this season, leading the league in the latter category.
Mitch Lively, Brothers: Trying to start a pitcher against the Monkeys lineup isn't usually a good idea, but Lively has been pitching well this season and is yet to lose a game, beating the Monkeys his last time out. He isn't listed in the team below but is mentioned here because he's good enough that building a Brothers-based lineup isn't a bad idea.
Captaincy Options
1. Lin Li
3. Chang Chih-Hao
Dream11 Team
P – Lisalverto Bonilla (VC)
C – Yen Hung-Chun
IF – Lin Li (C)
IF – Hsu Chi-Hung
IF – Wu Tung-Jung
IF – Kuo Yen-Wen
OF – Chang Chih-Hao
OF – Chou Szu-Chi
OF – Chen Chen-Wei
