Today’s matchup is between the Philadelphia Phillies (34-21) and the Tampa Bay Rays (31-24). The Phillies have won 1 of their last 5 games, while the Rays have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Phillies are starting Vince Velasquez (RHP), who is 1-1 on the season pitching a 5.46 ERA, 4.40 FIP, .343 wOBA, K% of 30.3%, BB% of 11.4%, 87.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.52 WHIP in 29.2 innings pitched.
The Rays are starting Charlie Morton (RHP), who is 2-2 on the season with a 4.64 ERA, 3.88 FIP, .321 wOBA, K% of 23.0%, BB% of 6.1%, 89.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.36 WHIP in 33.0 innings pitched.
The Phillies are the 28th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching, while the Rays are 1st.
On the hitting side, the Phillies have a .334 wOBA and a .340 OBP. The Rays have a .320 wOBA and a .323 OBP. The Phillies have 81 HRs this season while the Rays have 79 HRs.
I like the Rays here, they've been on a roll the past 8 games and they have the better starting pitcher and relievers. Phillies have the better batting team, but the Rays should hold up and get the win here.