Daily Fantasy Baseball: Zac Gallen, Best DraftKings, FanDuel Picks for Sep. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball this season, but when Zac Gallen takes the mound, they are must-watch television. 

Opposing hitters have struggled to get anything off the Arizona ace in his seven starts, and he could wreak havoc on the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup Wednesday. 

Gallen may end up as the best pitching play in daily fantasy baseball lineups in a slate that features Max Scherzer, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Sixto Sanchez and the return of Charlie Morton. 

The best direction to look in for hitters could be the Atlanta Braves, who have had their way with the Boston Red Sox pitching staff over the last two days.

Freddie Freeman has a 15-game hitting streak, and Marcell Ozuna hit three home runs Tuesday. And beneath them in the order are some value plays that would support the high-priced Gallen. 

Top Daily Fantasy Baseball Plays for September 2

Zac Gallen, SP, Arizona

According to ESPN Stats and Info, Gallen holds the record for most appearances to start a career with three earned runs allowed or fewer. 

The Diamondbacks ace has allowed a single earned run in each of his last three starts, two of which occurred against the San Francisco Giants. 

In his second start of the campaign, the right-handed hurler limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to a pair of earned runs over six innings. He struck out nine batters in that outing. 

The 25-year-old has lasted six innings in all but one of his appearances, so he should be on the mound for ample time to rack up fantasy points. 

He should be viewed as the top pitching option over Ryu and Sanchez, who face each other in Miami, as well as Scherzer and Zack Wheeler, who go head-to-head in Philadelphia. 

The only concern with Gallen is the lack of run support he has received from an offense that is now without Starling Marte. He recorded his first win Friday against the Giants, but even then he had to wait until the fifth inning to feel comfortable with the lead. 

Even if he doesn't get points for a victory, Gallen should strike out enough hitters and concede an earned run or two to make you use him as the cornerstone of your Wednesday lineup. 

Austin Riley, 3B, Atlanta

A case could be made to start as many Atlanta players as possible. 

Unfortunately, DFS salary restrictions will prevent you from loading up on Freeman, Ozuna and Dansby Swanson while using a decent pitcher. 

Austin Riley is a cheaper option than the top-order talent that could help you afford Gallen, or another big-name pitcher without putting too much stress on your budget. 

Riley has three straight two-hit games and has four RBI in his last two games at Fenway Park against Boston's putrid pitching staff. 

On Tuesday, seven of Atlanta's nine starters recorded a hit and the same amount of players crossed home plate at least once. 

The 12-24 Red Sox have allowed 34 runs in the last five games and the end of that run doesn't appear to be coming soon. 

Until Boston proves it can get consistent performances from all areas of its pitching staff, it is worth starting at least one opposing batter, or stacking a few players against it.

Brandon Belt, 1B, San Francisco 

Every member of San Francisco's lineup tore apart Colorado's pitching staff Tuesday.

Brandon Belt did not have three home runs, like Alex Dickerson, but he was 3-for-3 with five total bases and a double. The left-handed hitter should avoid rest Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field after Pablo Sandoval pinch-hit for him in the seventh inning. 

The Giants are scheduled to go up against Kyle Freeland, who was lit up for four earned runs on 11 hits in his last start against the San Diego Padres. 

Although he hasn't hit a home run since August 25, Belt has been consistent enough at the plate to trust him in what could be another high-scoring affair. 

Given how well the Giants fared Tuesday, it could be worth stacking a few of their batters together to start the afternoon slate.

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Statistics obtained from MLB.com