Matt Carpenter Homers, But Cards Fall to Rangers
by Matthew Adam | Cardinals Correspondent | Tue, Jul 30th 6:54am EDT
Matt Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Cardinals' 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact:
His solo shot contributed to his modest RBI total, bringing him to 11 for the season. Despite the loss, Carpenter's performance could offer a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers looking for power from an unexpected source. However, his season-long batting average of .255 and high strikeout rate (36 Ks in 106 at-bats) suggest that any uptick in production might be sporadic. Fantasy managers should consider him a situational play, best utilized when matchups are favorable, given his limited power numbers and inconsistent on-base skills.
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