Today’s matchup is between the Kansas City Royals (29-31) and the Oakland Athletics (37-26). The Royals have won 5 of their last 10 games & the Athletics have won 6 of their last 10 games.
The Royals are starting Mike Minor (LHP), who is 4-3 on the season with a 4.84 ERA, 4.22 FIP, .311 wOBA, K% of 26.1%, BB% of 8.2%, 88.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.21 WHIP in 67 innings pitched.
The Athletics are starting Frankie Montas (RHP), who is 6-5 on the season with a 4.52 ERA, 4.25 FIP, .34 wOBA, K% of 22.9%, BB% of 6.3%, 90.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.42 WHIP in 63.2 innings pitched.
The Royals are 20th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Athletics are 8th.
On the hitting side, The Royals have a .303 wOBA, .306 OBP, .388 SLG, .694 OPS, 91 wRC+, & 57 HRs. The Athletics have a .316 wOBA, .316 OBP, .408 SLG, .724 OPS, 107 wRC+, & 77 HRs.
Although Mike Minor (Royals) is the better starting pitcher I don't think the difference is enough for Minor to stop the bats from running up the score. Athletics to win!
