Today’s matchup is between the Atlanta Braves (29-30) and the Philadelphia Phillies (29-31). The Braves have won 5 of their last 10 games & the Phillies have won 5 of their last 10 games.
The Braves are starting Ian Anderson (RHP), who is 4-3 on the season with a 3.64 ERA, 3.59 FIP, .287 wOBA, K% of 26.1%, BB% of 10%, 87.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.24 WHIP in 59.1 innings pitched.
The Phillies are starting Zack Wheeler (RHP), who is 4-3 on the season with a 2.51 ERA, 2.59 FIP, .248 wOBA, K% of 31.3%, BB% of 5.6%, 86.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.94 WHIP in 82.1 innings pitched.
The Braves are 19th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Phillies are 24th.
On the hitting side, The Braves have a .296 wOBA, .299 OBP, .372 SLG, .671 OPS, 86 wRC+, & 76 HRs. The Phillies have a .307 wOBA, .313 OBP, .388 SLG, .701 OPS, 93 wRC+, & 64 HRs.
The Phillies should win this game as Zack Wheeler has been lights out and the Phillies are the better hitting team overall. Relieving is pretty close, sub-par for both teams. Phillies for the win!
