Today’s matchup is between the Colorado Rockies (23-29) and the San Francisco Giants (26-26). The Rockies have lost 4 straight games while the Giants have won 2 of their last 5 games. The Colorado Rockies were swept by the LA Dodgers in a 3 game series.
The Rockies are starting German Marquez (RHP), who is 2-6 in 11 starts, pitching a 4.33 ERA, 3.49 FIP, .304 wOBA, K% of 21.7%, BB% of 7.9%, 89.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.33 WHIP in 68.2 innings pitched.
The Giants are starting Johnny Cueto (RHP), who is 2-1 in 10 starts with a 4.78 ERA, 4.45 FIP, .313 wOBA, K% of 21.1%, BB% of 9.7%, 87.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.33 WHIP in 52 innings pitched.
The Rockies are the 24th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Giants are 29th.
On the hitting side, the Rockies have a .308 wOBA and a .311 OBP. The Giants have a .336 wOBA and a .334 OBP. The Rockies have 59 HRs this season while the Giants have 68 HRs.
The Colorado Rockies have been cold as of late and the Giants have been the better team at bat this season. There's not much more to say but the Giants are coming off a game where they scored 14 runs against the Athletics. There's not much separating these two teams in this matchup except for the fact that the Rockies are slumping at the current moment.