Today’s matchup is between the Houston Astros (29-28) and the Texas Rangers (19-38). The Astros have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Rangers have won 1 of their last 5 games.
The Astros are starting Jose Urquidy (RHP), on the mound who is 1-1 on the season pitching a 2.78 ERA, 4.33 FIP, .242 wOBA, K% of 13.8%, BB% of 9.2%, 90.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.01 WHIP in 22.2 innings pitched.
The Rangers are starting Kyle Cody (RHP), who is 1-1 on the season with a 1.53 ERA, 3.69 FIP, .265 wOBA, K% of 23.6%, BB% of 13.9%, 88.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.25 WHIP in 17.2 innings pitched.
The Astros are the 14th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Rangers are 15th.
On the hitting side, the Astros have a .308 wOBA and a .310 OBP. The Rangers have a .278 wOBA and a .281 OBP. The Astros have 61 HRs this season while the Rangers have 54 HRs.