Today’s matchup is between the Texas Rangers (22-33) and the Colorado Rockies(20-34). The Rangers have won 0 of their last 5 games & the Rockies have won 1 of their last 5 games.
The Rangers are starting Dane Dunning (RHP), on the mound who is 2-4 on the season pitching a 4.75 ERA, 3.09 FIP, .319 wOBA, K% of 25.4%, BB% of 8.3%, 88.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.44 WHIP in 47.1 innings pitched.
The Rockies are starting German Marquez (RHP), who is 3-5 on the season with a 4.47 ERA, 3.92 FIP, .329 wOBA, K% of 24.3%, BB% of 12.2%, 89.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.49 WHIP in 58.1 innings pitched.
The Rangers are 16th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Rockies are 28th.
On the hitting side, the Rangers have a .302 wOBA and a .305 OBP. The Rockies have a .298 wOBA and a .301 OBP. The Rangers have 62 HRs this season while the Rockies have 49 HRs.
This starting pitching duel is about as even as it gets. That said with the Rangers having the better relievers & hitting team that's who I'm going to back to win.
