Today’s matchup is between the Cleveland Indians (27-23) and the Detriot Tigers (21-28). The Indians have won 1 of their last 5 games & the Tigers have won 1 of their last 5 games.
The Indians are starting Triston McKenzie (RHP), on the mound who is 2-1 on the season pitching a 3.91 ERA, 4.50 FIP, .261 wOBA, K% of 35.1%, BB% of 6.4%, 86.6 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.79 WHIP in 25.1 innings pitched.
The Tigers are starting Spencer Turnbull (RHP), who is 4-3 on the season with a 3.94 ERA, 3.96 FIP, .295 wOBA, K% of 20.0%, BB% of 13.8%, 90.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.38 WHIP in 45.2 innings pitched.
The Indians are the 9th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Tigers are 22nd.
On the hitting side, the Indians have a .301 wOBA and a .317 OBP. The Tigers have a .308 wOBA and a .305 OBP. The Indians have 47 HRs this season while the Tigers have 56 HRs.
With 2 teams that are both struggling I’m going to back the better pitcher in McKenzie to get the win for the Indians.