This article is part of our Dream11 Fantasy CPBL series.
Rakuten Monkeys (7-4) at Chinatrust Brothers (4-7)
Saturday, August 8, 5:05am EDT
Projected Starters
LHP Ryan Carpenter (6-3, 4.34 ERA) vs. RHP Esmil Rogers (1-2, 5.35 ERA)
Game Preview
This presents as an interesting matchup, as Carpenter has enjoyed plenty of success versus the Brothers this season. The southpaw has a 3-1 record and 1.93 ERA against Chinatrust, setting up a potentially challenging night for the struggling Brothers, which have lost four of their last five. Meanwhile, the Monkeys are on the opposite end of the spectrum, having won four of their last five contests, including a 4-1 victory against the Brothers on Friday.
Monkeys' Last Lineup
- Lin Chih-Ping
- Lin Li
- Liao Chien-Fu
- Lin Hung-Yu
- Chu Yu-Hsien
- Chen Chun-Hsiu
- Lin Cheng-Fei
- Chan Chih-Yao
- Chen Chen-Wei
Brothers' Last Lineup
- Wang Wei-Chen
- Wang Seng-Wei
- Chang Chih-Hao
- Lin Chih-Sheng
- Chan Tzu-Hsien
- Su Wei-Ta
- Chen Wen-Chieh
- Chiang Kun-Yu
- Kao Yu-Chieh
Top Picks/Captaincy Options
Chu Yu-Hsien, Monkeys- Chu comes in slashing .354/.411/.595 with 27 extra-base hits (12 doubles, 15 home runs) and 42 RBI, giving him excellent upside from a power standpoint. He also comes in running hot as well, having compiled double-digit Dream11 points in four of the last seven games.
Lin Chih-Ping, Monkeys- Lin has been outstanding all season, as evidenced his spectacular .401/.449/.517 line. The batting average and on-base percentage are absolutely elite, and the veteran has complemented it with 14 doubles, 32 RBI and nine stolen bases, showing he's not just a singles hitter.
Liao Chien-Fu, Monkeys- Liao brings some
Rakuten Monkeys (7-4) at Chinatrust Brothers (4-7)
Saturday, August 8, 5:05am EDT
Projected Starters
LHP Ryan Carpenter (6-3, 4.34 ERA) vs. RHP Esmil Rogers (1-2, 5.35 ERA)
Game Preview
This presents as an interesting matchup, as Carpenter has enjoyed plenty of success versus the Brothers this season. The southpaw has a 3-1 record and 1.93 ERA against Chinatrust, setting up a potentially challenging night for the struggling Brothers, which have lost four of their last five. Meanwhile, the Monkeys are on the opposite end of the spectrum, having won four of their last five contests, including a 4-1 victory against the Brothers on Friday.
Monkeys' Last Lineup
- Lin Chih-Ping
- Lin Li
- Liao Chien-Fu
- Lin Hung-Yu
- Chu Yu-Hsien
- Chen Chun-Hsiu
- Lin Cheng-Fei
- Chan Chih-Yao
- Chen Chen-Wei
Brothers' Last Lineup
- Wang Wei-Chen
- Wang Seng-Wei
- Chang Chih-Hao
- Lin Chih-Sheng
- Chan Tzu-Hsien
- Su Wei-Ta
- Chen Wen-Chieh
- Chiang Kun-Yu
- Kao Yu-Chieh
Top Picks/Captaincy Options
Chu Yu-Hsien, Monkeys- Chu comes in slashing .354/.411/.595 with 27 extra-base hits (12 doubles, 15 home runs) and 42 RBI, giving him excellent upside from a power standpoint. He also comes in running hot as well, having compiled double-digit Dream11 points in four of the last seven games.
Lin Chih-Ping, Monkeys- Lin has been outstanding all season, as evidenced his spectacular .401/.449/.517 line. The batting average and on-base percentage are absolutely elite, and the veteran has complemented it with 14 doubles, 32 RBI and nine stolen bases, showing he's not just a singles hitter.
Liao Chien-Fu, Monkeys- Liao brings some impressive pop, as he's accumulated 33 extra-base hits (23 doubles, one triple, nine home runs) and 38 RBI. He's also complemented that impressive production with very reliable contact hitting, as he's struck out just 18 times over 227 plate appearances.
Wang Wei-Chen, Brothers- Wang is a good option out of his usual leadoff spot despite the tough matchup against Carpenter, slashing .365/.394/.485 with 27 extra-base hits (22 doubles, one triple, four home runs) and 27 RBI. He's also an excellent contact hitter (37 strikeouts in 325 plate appearances) and has stolen 11 bases for good measure.
Dream11 Team
P – Ryan Carpenter
C – Lia Chien-Fu
IF – Chu Yu-Hsien
IF- Lin Chih-Ping
IF- Wang Wei-Chen
IF- Wu Tung-Jun
OF – Chen Wen-Chieh
OF- Yang Yao-Hsun
OF- Chan Chih-Yao
