Dream11 Fantasy CPBL: Brothers at Monkeys

CTBC Brothers (6-10) at Rakuten Monkeys (8-7)

Sunday, August 16, 5:05am EDT

Projected Starters

RHP Esmil Rogers (2-2, 4.43 ERA) vs. LHP Ryan Carpenter (6-4, 4.39 ERA)

Game Preview

The Brothers come into this contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Monkeys just snapped a three-game skid of their own with an 11-6 victory over Chinatrust on Friday. The pitching matchup features two capable imports in Esmil Rogers and Ryan Carpenter, with Carpenter particularly enjoying a strong showing in his first CPBL season after a tough pair of stints in MLB with the Detroit Tigers.

Brothers' Last Lineup

1. Wang Wei-Chen
2. Wu Tung-Jung
3. Chou Szu-Chi
4. Chang Chih-Hao
5. Su Wei-Ta
6. Chen Tzu-Hao
7. Chiang Kun-Yu
8. Chen Chia-Chu
9. Chen Wen-Chieh

Monkeys' Last Lineup

1. Lin Chih-Ping
2. Lin Li
3. Liao Chien-Fu
4. Lin Hung-Yu
5. Chu Yu-Hsien
6. Chen Chun-Hsiu
7. Lan Yin-Lun
8. Lin Cheng-Fei
9. Chan Chih-Yao

Top Picks/Captaincy Options

Chu Yu-Hsien, Monkeys- Chu is enjoying an excellent season, as he's slugged 30 extra-base hits (17 doubles, 13 home runs) and also has 45 RBI over 69 games. He's an excellent captain choice due to his power upside and just generated 24 Dream11 points against this same Brothers squad Friday. 

Chen Chun-Hsiu, Monkeys- Chen has been a dependable source of power and fantasy production, as he has 13 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 39 RBI and 35 runs across 62 games. The 31-year-old posted 11 Dream11 points against the Brothers in the last game Friday and has thrived against Chinatrust pitching in past encounters to the tune of 42 and 22 Dream11 points June 20 and July 7, respectively.   

Lin Chih-Ping, Monkeys- Lin doesn't bring much power, but as he demonstrated Friday against this same Brothers squad, he can still compile excellent fantasy production out of the leadoff spot. Lin garnered four hits and drove in two runs in that contest, pushing his season slash line to .395/.440/.506. He has only one home run on the season, but he's complemented it with 15 doubles and also has 10 stolen bases. 

Chan Tzu-Hsien, Brothers- Chan is a solid choice despite the tough matchup against Ryan Carpenter, as he sports a .354/.385/.557 line that includes 10 doubles, one triple, 13 home runs and 54 RBI over 73 games. The veteran hit a career-high 26 home runs last season, so he still should have plenty of more round trippers left in him this season, and he has tallies of 14, 32, 22, 11 and 19 Dream11 points in recent starts, offering a glimpse at his upside.

Dream11 Team

P – Ryan Carpenter

C – Chen Chia-Chu

IF – Lin Chih-Ping

IF- Chu Yu-Hsien

IF- Chen Chun-Hsiu

IF- Su Wei-Ta

OF- Chan Chih-Yao

OF- Chen-Wen Chei

OF- Chan Tzu-Hsien