Today’s matchup is between the Kansas City Royals (29-28) and the Los Angeles Angels (27-32). The Royals have won 6 of their last 10 games & the Angels have won 5 of their last 10 games.
The Royals are starting Jackson Kowar (RHP), who is making his season debut. Interesting enough he was 5-0 in AAA this season in 31.2 innings pitched, with a 0.85 ERA & 1.97 FIP.
The Angels are starting Dylan Bundy (RHP), who is 0-6 on the season with a 6.49 ERA, 5.11 FIP, .352 wOBA, K% of 23.9%, BB% of 6.8%, 87.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.33 WHIP in 51.1 innings pitched.
The Royals are 20th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Angels are 26th.
On the hitting side, the Royals have a .305 wOBA and a .307 OBP. The Angels have a .314 wOBA and a .308 OBP. The Royals have 56 HRs this season while the Angels have 73 HRs.
I will roll the dice in this matchup and back the promising pitcher (Jackson Kowar) to lead the Royals to a win!
