Today’s matchup is between the Houston Astros (31-25) and the Toronto Blue Jays (29-25). The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games & the Jays have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Astros are starting Zack Greinke (RHP), on the mound who is 5-2 on the season pitching a 3.67 ERA, 3.83 FIP, .297 wOBA, K% of 19.4%, BB% of 5.1%, 86.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.13 WHIP in 73.2 innings pitched.
The Jays are starting Hyun Jin Ryu (LHP), who is 5-2 on the season with a 2.62 ERA, 2.89 FIP, .278 wOBA, K% of 25.0%, BB% of 3.4%, 87.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.05 WHIP in 58.1 innings pitched.
The Astros are 6th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Jays are 29th.
On the hitting side, the Astros have a .330 wOBA and a .336 OBP. The Jays have a .333 wOBA and a .325 OBP. The Astros have 61 HRs this season while the Jays have 81 HRs.
It's no question Hyun Jin Ryu has been the better pitcher compared to Zack Greinke on the season but the question is can the Blue Jays relievers keep them in the game? I'm not quite sure but I feel much more confident in the Blue Jays First 5 innings -138!
