Today’s matchup is between the Houston Astros (32-25) and the Toronto Blue Jays (29-26). The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games & the Jays have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Astros are starting Jose Urquidy (RHP), on the mound who is 4-2 on the season pitching a 3.02 ERA, 3.67 FIP, .277 wOBA, K% of 21.1%, BB% of 5.0%, 88.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.99 WHIP in 50.2 innings pitched.
The Jays are starting Ross Stripling (RHP), who is 1-3 on the season with a 5.11 ERA, 4.81 FIP, .360 wOBA, K% of 24.4%, BB% of 6.9%, 90.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.38 WHIP in 37.0 innings pitched.
The Astros are 28th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Jays are 17th.
On the hitting side, the Astros have a .328 wOBA and a .335 OBP. The Jays have a .333 wOBA and a .325 OBP. The Astros have 62 HRs this season while the Jays have 81 HRs.
Before looking at the line I thought this was a coin flip & I was right as the line is currently -105 for either team. The Astros have the better starting pitcher. The Blue Jays have a better relieving & hitting team. Personally, I will be staying away from this game but for pick's sake, I'll take the Astros the win.
