Today's matchup is between the Atlanta Braves (39-25) and the Baltimore Marlins (33-31). The Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 games.
For the Braves, Kyle Wright (RHP) will take the mound who is 2-4 this season pitching a 5.21 ERA, a 5.90 FIP, a .280 wOBA, a K% of 17.9, a BB% of 14.3, a 87.1 mph average exit veloicty, and a 1.55 whip on 38.0 innings pitched.
For the Marlins, Sixto Sanchez (RHP) will take the mound who is 3-2 this season pitching a 3.46 ERA, a 3.50 FIP, a .305 wOBA, a K% of 20.9, a BB% of 7.0, a 87.8 mph average exit veloicty, and a 1.21 whip on 39.0 innings pitched.
The Braves are the 4th best team in the Majors for Relieving Pitching, while the Marlins are 29th.
On the hitting side the Braves have a .349 wOBA, a .345 OBP, and 103 home runs. The Marlins have a .303 wOBA, a .317 OBP, and 60 home runs.
I like the Braves here. Their batting has been excellent and even though the Marlins have the better starting pitcher, the Braves have the better bullpen. The Braves should get the win here in this one.