2 start vs 1 start

[CubFan]

12 team AL only 5x5 H2H using W+QS and S+H. I've got Flexen slated for 2 tough starts this week @ Houston and at home vs TB. Just picked up Bradish (Balt) for my bench on a wait and see basis. He's got one start at home vs Min. I've got 7 starts with Flexen. My opponent only has 3 starts scheduled. One of his starters (Winder) goes back to the pen and Houck isn't scheduled this week. Roll with Flexen and hope he doesn't get lit up or take a chance with Bradish (normally don't like to use rookie SP until they get more games under their belt).

[Todd Zola]

In H2H, it's more about what choice wins the most categories. If it looks like your opponent will take ratios, then the two start option helps assure taking wins/QS and K's. I'd make the decision using that thinking as opposed to "projecting" Flexen and Bradish.

[CubFan]

Got it. In a sense I was looking at that from the standpoint of which of the 2 SP would have the least negative impact on ratios. But it seems a bit moot when I dove deeper into his pitchers he should win ratios. But since his IPs should be low all it takes is a meltdown in one of his SPs and a RP or two.