Today’s matchup is between the Texas Rangers (22-29) and the Seattle Mariners (23-27). The Rangers have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Mariners have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Rangers are starting Mike Foltynewicz (RHP), on the mound who is 1-4 on the season pitching a 4.53 ERA, 5.10 FIP, .356 wOBA, K% of 17.9%, BB% of 6.4%, 91.4 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.26 WHIP in 55.2 innings pitched.
The Mariners are starting Justin Dunn (RHP), who is 1-2 on the season with a 3.40 ERA, 4.94 FIP,.288 wOBA, K% of 21.8%, BB% of 14.7 %, 89 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.26 WHIP in 39.2 innings pitched.
The Rangers are 17th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Mariners are 10th.
On the hitting side, the Rangers have a .306 wOBA and a .307 OBP. The Mariners have a .282 wOBA and a .280 OBP. The Rangers have 62 HRs this season while the Mariners have 54 HRs.
This is an interesting game. Justin Dunn is the slightly better pitcher compared to Foltnewicz but Dunn has less control of his pitches. The Rangers clearly have the edge in hitting while the Mariners have the better relieving team. That being said I like the Rangers to win.
