Today’s matchup is between the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-31) and the Cincinnati Reds (22-26). The Pirates have won 1 of their last 5 games (4 Straight L's) & the Reds have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Pirates are starting Joe Musgrove (RHP) on the mound who is 0-4 on the season pitching a 5.40 ERA, 5.15 FIP, .351 wOBA, 84.8 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.57 WHIP in 21.2 innings pitched.
The Reds are starting Michael Lorenzen (RHP), who is 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA, 5.48 FIP, .336 wOBA, 83.4 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.65 WHIP in 20.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side the Pirates have a .277 wOBA & a .284 OBP. The Reds have a .310 wOBA & a .311 OBP. The Pirates have 25 HRs this season while the Reds have 69 HRs.
The starting pitchers are pretty close to even so far this season and when it comes to hitting the Reds have much more power so I like the Reds to win the game.