Today’s matchup is between the Chicago White Sox (34-19) and the Cleveland Indians (29-24).
The White Sox are starting Reynaldo Lopez (RHP), who is 1-2 on the season pitching a 5.40 ERA, 6.93 FIP, .383 wOBA, K% of 20.0%, BB% of 11.1%, 90.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.55 WHIP in 20.0 innings pitched.
The Indians are starting Shane Bieber (RHP), who is 8-1 on the season with a 1.74 ERA, 2.13 FIP, .220 wOBA, K% of 40.6%, BB% of 6.5%, 88.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.86 WHIP in 72.1 innings pitched.
The White Sox are the 6th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching, while the Indians are 7th.
On the hitting side, the White Sox have a .335 wOBA and a .331 OBP. The Indians have a .297 wOBA and a .315 OBP. The White Sox have 89 HRs this season while the Indians have 51 HRs.
I like the Cleveland Indians to win this one. It's hard for me to bet against Shane Bieber and since the Indians are shaky at hitting, just play it safe and take the money line here.