Today’s matchup is between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs are starting Tyler Chatwood (RHP) on the mound who is 2-2 on the season pitching a 6.06 ERA, 3.34 FIP, .370 wOBA, 90 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.78 WHIP in 16.1 innings pitched.
The Reds are starting Luis Castillo (RHP), who is 0-4 with a 3.62 ERA, 2.07 FIP, .308 wOBA, 84 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.52 WHIP in 32.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side the Cubs have a .317 wOBA & the Reds have a .313 wOBA. The Cubs have 41 HRs this season while the Tigers have 49 HRs.
The Reds look to be poised for a win in this matchup with the Reds having more power & though Luis Castillo is 0-4 on the year he has just a 2.07 FIP so Im backing him to get his first win on the season.
Chicago Cubs:
Record: 19-14
Last 10 Games: 4-6
Streak: L1
Cincinnati Reds:
Record: 15-18
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: W1