Today’s matchup is between the Cincinnati Reds (24-29) and the St. Louis Cardinals (31-24). The Reds have won 2 of their last 5 games & the Cardinals have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Reds are starting Vladimir Gutierrez (RHP), on the mound who is 0-1 on the season pitching a 1.80 ERA, 5.73 FIP, .228 wOBA, K% of 15.8%, BB% of 10.5%, 91.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings pitched.
The Cardinals are starting Adam Wainwright (RHP), who is 3-4 on the season with a 4.22 ERA, 4.50 FIP, .310 wOBA, K% of 22.7%, BB% of 7.6%, 87.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.22 WHIP in 59.2 innings pitched.
The Reds are 27th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Cardinals are 13th.
On the hitting side, the Reds have a .326 wOBA and a .323 OBP. The Cardinals have a .303 wOBA and a .303 OBP. The Reds have 74 HRs this season while the Cardinals have 65 HRs.
I'm going to side with the veteran pitcher Adam Wainright to get the win over Gutierrez. Cardinals have decent enough relieving & hitting to get the win.
