Today’s matchup is between the Cleveland Indians (30-25) and the Baltimore Orioles (20-37). The Indians have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Orioles have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Indians are starting Aaron Civale (RHP), on the mound who is 7-2 on the season pitching a 3.28 ERA, 4.24 FIP, .297 wOBA, K% of 18.5%, BB% of 6.2%, 89.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.07 WHIP in 74.0 innings pitched.
The Orioles are starting John Means (LHP), who is 4-1 on the season with a 2.05 ERA, 3.83 FIP, .234 wOBA, K% of 25.9%, BB% of 4.9%, 86.1 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.80 WHIP in 70.1 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.
This matchup should practically come down to which starting pitcher has a better outing as both teams are evenly matched otherwise. Aaron Civale has been good this season but John means is the better pitcher no questions asked. O's to win!
