Today’s matchup is between the Colorado Rockies (19-30) and the New York Mets (22-20). The Rockies have won 4 of their last 5 games & the Mets have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Rockies are starting German Marquez (RHP), on the mound who is 3-4 on the season pitching a 4.82 ERA, 3.96 FIP, .339 wOBA, K% of 23.9%, BB% of 12.8%, 89.1 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.59 WHIP in 52.1 innings pitched.
The Mets are starting Marcus Stroman (RHP), who is 3-4 on the season with a 2.75 ERA, 3.73 FIP, .272 wOBA, K% of 20.5%, BB% of 5.2%, 91 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.07 WHIP in 52.1 innings pitched.
The Rockies are the 29th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Mets are 1st.
On the hitting side, the Rockies have a .304 wOBA and a .304 OBP. The Mets have a .291 wOBA and a .308 OBP. The Rockies have 49 HRs this season while the Mets have 33 HRs.
The Mets have the edge in starting & relieving pitching while the Rockies are the slightly better hitting team with more power as well. I'm siding with the Mets to win.
