Today’s matchup is between the Kansas City Royals (15-28) and the Cleveland Indians (26-16). The Royals have lost their last 4 games & the Indians have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Royals are starting Danny Duffy (LHP) on the mound who is 2-3 on the season pitching a 4.83 ERA, 4.83 FIP, .304 wOBA, K% of 25, BB% of 8.7, 88.9 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.20 WHIP in 41 innings pitched.
The Indians are starting Carlos Carrasco (RHP), who is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA, 4.03 FIP, .313 wOBA, K% of 29.2, BB% of 11.2, 90.1 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.33 WHIP in 42 innings pitched.
The Royals are 23rd in the Majors in Relieving Pitching while the Indians are 3rd.
On the hitting side the Royals have a .302 wOBA & a .322 OBP. The Indians have a .305 wOBA & a .322 OBP. The Royals have 47 HRs this season while the Indians have 40 HRs.
Carlos Carrasco of the Indians is the slightly better pitcher of the 2 and with a great relieving rotation I like the Indians to win the game.
Kansas City Royals:
Record: 15-28
Last 10 Games: 2-8
Streak: W1
Cleveland Indians:
Record: 26-16
Last 10 Games: 6-4
Streak: L1