**Sunday’s Crucial Matchups: Prepare for Championship Weekend**
As the regular season comes to a close, fantasy team managers face the ultimate challenge: navigating last-minute lineup changes and pitching decisions. With several games carrying significant playoff implications, managers must stay vigilant to make informed decisions.
**Pertinent Games and Pitching Matchups**
Three crucial games will decide the final two National League playoff spots: the Arizona Diamondbacks hosting the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets visiting the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Atlanta Braves hosting the Kansas City Royals. Notably, each team vying for a playoff berth faces a club already secured a postseason invite.
**Pitchers to Watch**
Two pitchers likely to take the mound without restrictions are Mets LHP David Peterson (23.9% rostered) and Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (24.6% rostered), as they pitch for their teams’ postseason futures. Give Peterson the edge over Pfaadt since the Brewers struggle against lefties even at full strength.
New York Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt (35.1%) is the top-ranked streamer, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, whose offense has averaged the third-fewest runs per game in September. Schmidt should pitch without restrictions, making him an attractive option.
Tampa Bay Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (45.6%) is another viable choice, facing the Boston Red Sox at home. Pepiot’s appeal lies in his ability to generate strikeouts, with 137 punchouts in 126 frames.
**Starting Pitcher Rankings for Sunday**
Our rankings are based on projected fantasy points, using standard scoring systems. Be sure to check for overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements.
**Hitting Report and Best Sub-50% Rostered Hitters**
Plan ahead with our Forecaster projections, which provide an updated preview of the next 10 days for every team. Our hitting report highlights the best sub-50% rostered hitters for Sunday, including Ezequiel Tovar (COL, SS — 27%), Charlie Blackmon (COL, RF — 10%), and Gavin Lux (LAD, 2B — 11%).
**Reliever Report and Closer Chart**
Stay up-to-date on each team’s bullpen hierarchy and potential vulture saves or holds with our Closer Chart, updated every morning.
**Additional Resources**
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