Today’s matchup is between the San Francisco Giants (37-22) and the Texas Rangers (23-38). The Giants have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Rangers have won 1 of their last 5 games.
The Giants are starting Alex Wood (LHP), who is 5-3 on the season with a 3.48 ERA, 3.69 FIP, 0.291 wOBA, K% of 24.9%, BB% of 7.2%, 89.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.13 WHIP in 51.2 innings pitched.
The Rangers are starting Jordan Lyles (RHP), who is 2-4 on the season with a 5.75 ERA, 4.80 FIP, 0.364 wOBA, K% of 20%, BB% of 7.8%, 91.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.52 WHIP in 61 innings pitched.
The Giants are 21st in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Rangers are 13th.
On the hitting side, the Giants have a .322 wOBA and a .322 OBP with 85 HRs. While the Rangers have a .295 wOBA and a .298 OBP with 67 HRs.
The Giants have the starting pitching advantage will Alex Wood on the mound. Jordan Lyles could get lit up vs the Giants bats in this game which is why I like them to win the game!
