Today’s matchup is between the Detroit Tigers (22-31) and the Kansas City Royals (22-33). The Tigers have won 1 of their last 5 games & the Royals have won 1 of their last 5 games.
The Tigers are starting Michael Fulmer (RHP), on the mound who is 0-2 on the season pitching a 8.17 ERA, 6.73 FIP, .424 wOBA, K% of 16.4%, BB% of 9.8%, 90.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.97 WHIP in 25.1 innings pitched.
The Royals are starting Kris Bubic (LHP), who is 1-6 on the season with a 3.97 ERA, 4.86 FIP, .315 wOBA, K% of 22.2%, BB% of 9.6%, 86.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.39 WHIP in 45.1 innings pitched.
The Tigers are the 19th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Royals are 16th.
On the hitting side, the Tigers have a .305 wOBA and a .304 OBP. The Royals have a .303 wOBA and a .306 OBP. The Tigers have 58 HRs this season while the Royals have 59 HRs.