Today’s matchup is between the Cincinnati Reds (22-28) and the Chicago Cubs (29-22). The Reds have won 2 of their last 5 games & the Cubs have won 5 of their last 5 games.
The Reds are starting Tyler Mahle (RHP), on the mound who is 3-2 on the season pitching a 3.75 ERA, 3.89 FIP, .310 wOBA, K% of 26.5%, BB% of 8.5%, 88.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.23 WHIP in 50.1 innings pitched.
The Cubs are starting Jake Arrieta (RHP), who is 5-4 on the season with a 4.37 ERA, 4.85 FIP, .327 wOBA, K% of 18.9%, BB% of 8.0%, 91.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.29 WHIP in 47.1 innings pitched.
The Reds are the 22nd in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Cubs are 3rd.
On the hitting side, the Reds have a .328 wOBA and a .323 OBP. The Cubs have a .318 wOBA and a .323 OBP. The Reds have 69 HRs this season while the Cubs have 58 HRs.
The Cubs are on fire winning their last 5 games in a row. The starting pitchers are close in production while the Cubs have a big edge in relieving pitching. The Reds have more hitting power than the Cubs. This game is a toss-up so I won't be betting this myself as both teams are currently -110 but if I had to pick I'd go with the Cubs to continue their win streak.
