Today’s matchup is between the Cleveland Indians (30-24) and the Baltimore Orioles (19-37). The Indians have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Orioles have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Indians are starting Jean Carlos Mejia (RHP), on the mound who is 1-0 on the season pitching a 0.00 ERA, 0.93 FIP, .098 wOBA, K% of 43.8%, BB% of 6.3%, 90.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.40 WHIP in 5.0 innings pitched.
The Orioles are starting Keegan Akin (LHP), who is 0-0 on the season with a 4.80 ERA, 3.60 FIP, .310 wOBA, K% of 21.9%, BB% of 4.7%, 89.1 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.33 WHIP in 15.0 innings pitched.
The Indians are 9th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Orioles are 11th.
On the hitting side, the Indians have a .294 wOBA and a .291 OBP. The Orioles have a .302 wOBA and a .299 OBP. The Indians have 63 HRs this season while the Orioles have 59 HRs.
Too many unknowns with the starting pitchers in this game to bet a team but I would side with the O's to win.
