Today’s matchup is between the Texas Rangers (19-35) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (20-34). The Rangers have won 1 of their last 5 games & the Diamondbacks have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Rangers are starting Wes Benjamin (LHP), on the mound who is 1-1 on the season pitching a 4.41 ERA, 3.80 FIP, .274 wOBA, K% of 24.3%, BB% of 8.6%, 89.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.29 WHIP in 16.1 innings pitched.
The Diamondbacks are starting Alex Young (LHP), who is 2-4 on the season with a 5.44 ERA, 6.02 FIP, .358 wOBA, K% of 18.7%, BB% of 7.1%, 89.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.40 WHIP in 41.1 innings pitched.
The Rangers are the 13th best in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Diamondbacks are 24th.
On the hitting side, the Rangers have a .280 wOBA and a .282 OBP. The Diamondbacks have a .295 wOBA and a .302 OBP. The Rangers have 54 HRs this season while the Diamondbacks have 50 HRs.