Should I start Ryan Helsley or Craig Kimbrel?

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Current Week's Projections

FPTS

17.51

15.37

Game Info

Date	Opponent	Weather
Mon Jun 24	vs.ATL (10th) (Schwellenbach)	89°
Wed Jun 26	vs.ATL (10th) (Lopez)	75°
Wed Jun 26	vs.ATL (10th) (Elder)	78°
Thu Jun 27	vs.CIN (26th) (Abbott)	79°
Fri Jun 28	vs.CIN (26th) (Montas)	83°
Sat Jun 29	vs.CIN (26th) (Spiers)	91°
Sun Jun 30	vs.CIN (26th) (Greene)	76°

Date	Opponent	Weather
Mon Jun 24	vs.CLE (12th) (Bibee)	81°
Tue Jun 25	vs.CLE (12th) (Allen)	80°
Wed Jun 26	vs.CLE (12th) (Carrasco)	86°
Thu Jun 27	vs.TEX (15th) (Gray)	78°
Fri Jun 28	vs.TEX (15th) (Scherzer)	74°
Sat Jun 29	vs.TEX (15th) (Lorenzen)	77°
Sun Jun 30	vs.TEX (15th) (Heaney)	75°

Pitching

.13

.29

.21

.12

1.82

1.53

3.2

2.1

2.92

1.5

1.19

.73

4.83

3.89

1.74

1.05

ERA

3.35

3.11

WHIP

1.45

1.21

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Pitching
Season Statistics
FPTS	228.0	186.0
W	2	5
L	3	2
SV	29	18
IP	37.0	29.1
H	29	16
ER	11	8
K	44	44
BB	16	12
ERA	2.68	2.47
WHIP	1.22	.96

Recent News
	Ten Hochman: Cardinals' closer Ryan Helsley nearing a Lee Smith team record Published June 28th, 2024 via St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ryan Helsley pitching less but gaining more saves Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Grabs 28th save Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Stumbles but secures save Published June 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Perfect for 26th save Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryan Helsley Trade Rumors Amid Cardinals' Success: Will Teams Still Show Interest? Published June 21st, 2024 via BVM Sports Will teams still be interested in Ryan Helsley if the Cardinals keep winning? Published June 21st, 2024 via Red Bird Rants Ryan Helsley Breaks Cardinals Record with 25 Straight Saves: All-Star Status Clear Published June 21st, 2024 via BVM Sports	Craig Kimbrel Notches 17th Save Wednesday Published June 27th, 2024 Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Notches save Wednesday Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Craig Kimbrel records the save \| 06/26/2024 \| Baltimore Orioles Published June 26th, 2024 via MLB.com Orioles manager explains Craig Kimbrel's new role Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Craig Kimbrel Notches Save On Sunday Published June 21st, 2024 via MSN Orioles' Craig Kimbrel Acknowledges Hearing Jeers From Phillies Fans in Baltimore Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Blows save, picks up fifth win Published June 19th, 2024 via CBS Sports Orioles' Craig Kimbrel Acknowledges Hearing Jeers From Phillies Fans in Baltimore Published June 15th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated

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