Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels

Today’s matchup is between the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-21) and the Los Angeles Angels (20-29). The Diamondbacks have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Angels have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The Diamondbacks are starting Alex Young (LHP), who is 2-3 on the season with a 4.42 ERA, 5.92 FIP, .337 wOBA, K% of 19.4%, BB% of 7.3%, 90 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.27 WHIP in 38.2 innings pitched.

The Angels are starting Griffin Canning (RHP), on the mound who is 0-3 on the season pitching a 4.57 ERA, 4.90 FIP, .337 wOBA, K% of 20.3%, BB% of 8.3%, 89.5 average exit velocity, and a 1.37 WHIP in 45.1 innings pitched.

The Diamondbacks are the 25th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Angels are 12th.

On the hitting side, the Diamondbacks have a .295 wOBA and a .303 OBP. The Angels have a .326 wOBA and a .332 OBP. The Diamondbacks have 44 HRs this season while the Angels have 69 HRs.

The Angels have better hitting, a slightly better pitcher, and relieving pitching. With that said I like the Angels to win the game.