Today’s matchup is between the Seattle Mariners (29-30) and the Los Angeles Angels (26-31). The Mariners have won 2 of their last 5 games & the Angels have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Mariners are starting Yusei Kikuchi (LHP), on the mound who is 3-3 on the season pitching a 3.88 ERA, 4.47 FIP, .278 wOBA, K% of 24.6%, BB% of 8.1%, 90.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.04 WHIP in 62.2 innings pitched.
The Angels are starting Alex Cobb (RHP), who is 3-2 on the season with a 3.78 ERA, 2.20 FIP, .304 wOBA, K% of 30.1%, BB% of 8.4%, 88.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.35 WHIP in 33.1 innings pitched.
The Mariners are 5th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Angels are 25th.
On the hitting side, the Mariners have a .287 wOBA and a .284 OBP. The Angels have a .311 wOBA and a .306 OBP. The Mariners have 65 HRs this season while the Angels have 68 HRs.
Angels have the better starting pitcher and hitting team. The Mariners have the relieving edge so the more sure bet is Angels to win first 5 innings.
