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 Jordan Lyles (RHP), on the mound who is 2-4 on the season pitching a 5.79 ERA, 4.89 FIP, .362 wOBA, K% of 21.1%, BB% of 7.7%, 91.5 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.50 WHIP in 56.0 innings pitched.
The Rockies are starting Antonio Senzatela (RHP), who is 1-5 on the season with a 4.97 ERA, 4.68 FIP, .355 wOBA, K% of 13.7%, BB% of 6.6%, 90.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.46 WHIP in 50.2 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 .300 wOBA and a .302 OBP. The Rockies have a .299 wOBA and a .303 OBP. The Rangers have 63 HRs this season while the Rockies have 49 HRs.
Jordan Lyles and Antonio Senzatela are very similar pitchers with the exception of Lyles getting about 7% more K%. The rangers also have better relievers & hitting team. At almost even money I like this pick a lot!
