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Daily fantasy baseball lineup: Start Matt Kemp, Corey Kluber

SI's FanNation app has arrived, offering daily fantasy sports games that let you put your skills on the line for money or just for bragging rights, leading off with the launch of Baseball Throwdown. Every day, SI's Michael Beller will release his lineup for that day's Baseball Throwdown contest and offer up other picks to get your team ready for the day's slate of games. Download the FanNation app today and get started challenging your friends.

Pitcher

Corey Kluber, Indians (@ Astros) — Somehow, Kluber is not the highest projected point scorer among pitchers even though he has a great matchup with the Astros. In his last two starts, he has allowed two runs while striking out 15 batters in 17 1/3 innings. A team that whiffs as frequently as the Astros do is a layup for Kluber. He is easily the best option on Tuesday.

Infielder

Miguel Cabrera, Tigers (@ Twins, Ricky Nolasco) — Cabrera has five hits, including a homer, in his last two games. He has been on fire this entire month, slashing .436/.483/.836 with six homers in September. While he is projected for five points, the most among infielders, he's well worth grabbing in the Baseball Throwdown on Tuesday.

Outfielder

Matt Kemp, Dodgers (@ Rockies, Tyler Matzek) — Kemp has been on fire of late, hitting homers in each of his last two games and slashing .313/.353/.729 in the month of September. He is a career .325/.401/.618 hitter at Coors Field, with 14 homers, 17 doubles and 52 RBI in 60 games. That’s a rather outstanding 162-game pace, even for Coors Field. Get him in your lineup.

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Pitchers

Johnny Cueto, Reds (@ Cubs) — Cueto has allowed just three runs in his last 23 innings and whiffed eight Cubs in 6 1/3 frames in his last start against Chicago.

Scott Kazmir, Athletics (vs. Rangers) — Kazmir dominated the White Sox in his last start, allowing just one run with seven strikeouts in eight innings.

Infielders

Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers (@ Rockies, Tyler Matzek) — Gonzalez is slashing .301/.373/.544 with 17 homers, 15 doubles and 71 RBI in 67 career games at Coors Field.

Hanley Ramirez, Dodgers (@ Rockies, Tyler Matzek) — Ramirez has nine hits in his last five games and is a career .367/.431/.617 hitter at Coors Field.

Outfielders

Mike Trout, Angels (vs. Mariners, Roenis Elias) — Trout is 7-for-12 with two homers, two doubles, a triple and four RBI in his last four games.

Corey Dickerson, Rockies (vs. Dodgers, Dan Haren) — Dickerson is 4-for-5 with three doubles and a homer against Haren in his career. He's also slashing .313/.365/.577 against righties and .363/.415/.670 at home this year.