Astros’ Framber Valdez tops players in Thursday, April 7’s Opening Day games

Astros pitcher Framber Valdez is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Thursday’s Opening Day games.

Also Thursday, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has now earned Box-Toppers points in 11 straight seasons after earning Player of the Game honors.

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A Box-Toppers look at each team’s 2022 opening game starting pitcher

Starting a new baseball season means putting your best foot forward, which for teams usually means putting your best pitcher on the mound to start the first game of the season.

However, only four of Box-Toppers’ top-ranked pitchers in 2021 are starting their team’s first game of 2022.

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Giants’ DeSclafani, Tigers’ Skubal top players in spring training games for Monday, April 4

Giants pitcher Anthony DeSclafani is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Monday’s spring training games.

DeSclafani struck out eight over 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk, in the 5-3 win over the Athletics.

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Phillies’ Nola, Twins’ Gray top players in spring training games for Sunday, April 3

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Sunday’s spring training games.

Nola struck out nine over 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run, one hit and no walks, in the 8-7 win over the Tigers. Nola did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the Tigers tied the game after he exited.

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Astros’ Verlander, Giants’ Rodon top players in spring training games for Tuesday, March 29

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Tuesday’s spring training games.

Verlander struck out six over four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and one walk, in the 3-1 win over the Nationals.

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Braves’ Davidson, Orioles’ Martin top players in Saturday’s spring training games

Braves pitcher Tucker Davidson is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Saturday’s spring training games.

Davidson struck out four over three scoreless, hitless innings, allowing no walks, in the 8-6 win over the Twins. Davidson did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the Twins tied the game after he exited.

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Tigers’ Mize, Diamondbacks’ Beer top players in Thursday’s spring training games

Tigers pitcher Casey Mize is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Thursday’s spring training games.

Mize struck out six over three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk, in the 5-3, seven-inning win over the Yankees. Mize did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the game was in a scoreless tie when he exited.

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