Today’s matchup is between the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-32) and the Houston Astros (25-25). The Diamondbacks have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Astros have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Diamondbacks are starting Zac Gallen (RHP), on the mound who is 1-2 on the season pitching a 3.15 ERA, 3.92 FIP, .272 wOBA, K% of 27.4%, BB% of 9.1%, 87 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.10 WHIP in 60 innings pitched.
The Astros are starting Zack Greinke (RHP), who is 3-2 on the season with a 3.77 ERA, 2.94 FIP, .279 wOBA, K% of 23%, BB% of 3.5%, 86.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.06 WHIP in 57.1 innings pitched.
The Diamondbacks are the 25th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Astros are 17th.
On the hitting side, the Diamondbacks have a .296 wOBA and a .304 OBP. The Astros have a .314 wOBA and a .315 OBP. The Diamondbacks have 46 HRs this season while the Astros have 55 HRs.
The Astros have the better starting pitcher, releiving, & hitting team so I'm going with the Astros to win the game.