Today’s matchup is between the Pittsburgh Pirates (18-39) and the Cleveland Indians (33-24).
The Pirates are starting Joe Musgrove (RHP), who is 0-5 on the season pitching a 4.68 ERA, 3.98 FIP, .329 wOBA, K% of 31.7%, BB% of 10.6%, 85.6 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.38 WHIP in 32.2 innings pitched.
The Indians are starting Aaron Civale (RHP), who is 4-5 on the season with a 3.99 ERA, 3.63 FIP, .316 wOBA, K% of 21.5%, BB% of 5.5%, 86.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.26 WHIP in 70.0 innings pitched.
The Pirates are the 18th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching, while the Indians are 6th.
On the hitting side, the Pirates have a .271 wOBA and a .280 OBP. The Indians have a .298 wOBA and a .315 OBP. The Pirates have 53 HRs this season while the Indians have 57 HRs.
I like the Indians to win this one Aaron Civale should get the job done against a poor batting unit in the Pirates. The Indians are the clear better team.