Today’s matchup is between the Minnesota Twins (22-31) and the Baltimore Orioles (17-37). The Twins have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Orioles have won 0 of their last 5 games.
The Twins are starting Michael Pineda (RHP), on the mound who is 3-2 on the season pitching a 2.62 ERA, 4.43 FIP, .281 wOBA, K% of 26.7%, BB% of 6.8%, 88.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.99 WHIP in 44.2 innings pitched.
The Orioles are starting Bruce Zimmermann (LHP), who is 2-3 on the season with a 5.15 ERA, 5.47 FIP, .378 wOBA, K% of 18.6%, BB% of 6.7%, 90.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.53 WHIP in 43.2 innings pitched.
The Twins are 24th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Orioles are 11th.
On the hitting side, the Twins have a .322 wOBA and a .316 OBP. The Orioles have a .301 wOBA and a .299 OBP. The Twins have 70 HRs this season while the Orioles have 53 HRs.
Doesn't look like this is going to be the spot for the O's to snap their losing streak of 14 games! I'll keep them in my prayers.
