Today’s matchup is between the Oakland Athletics (31-23) and the Seattle Mariners (26-27). The Athletics have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Mariners have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Athletics are starting James Kaprielian (RHP), on the mound who is 2-0 on the season pitching a 1.53 ERA, 3.46 FIP, .241 wOBA, K% of 27.1%, BB% of 8.6%, 90.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.91 WHIP in 17.2 innings pitched.
The Mariners are starting Logan Gilbert (RHP), who is 0-2 on the season with a 7.59 ERA, 4.34 FIP, .349 wOBA, K% of 22.4%, BB% of 4.1%, 92.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.41 WHIP in 10.2 innings pitched.
The Athletics are 12th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Mariners are 8th.
On the hitting side, the Athletics have a .314 wOBA and a .313 OBP. The Mariners have a .284 wOBA and a .281 OBP. The Athletics have 70 HRs this season while the Mariners have 59 HRs.
In a short sample size, James Kaprielian (A's) looks pretty sharp while Logan Gilbert (Mariners) hasn't been off to a great start. I have to side with the better pitcher (as of now) and hitting team to win the game. Give me the A's!
