Today’s matchup is between the Toronto Blue Jays (26-24) and the Cleveland Indians (27-22). The Blue Jays have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Indians have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Blue Jays are starting Steven Matz (LHP), on the mound who is 6-2 on the season pitching a 4.28 ERA, 3.57 FIP, .322 wOBA, K% of 25.6%, BB% of 6.4%, 87.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.32 WHIP in 54.2 innings pitched.
The Indians are starting Aaron Civale (RHP), who is 7-1 on the season with a 3.04 ERA, 3.92 FIP, .276 wOBA, K% of 20.0%, BB% of 6.4%, 88.9 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.00 WHIP in 68.0 innings pitched.
The Blue Jays are 16th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Indians are 9th.
On the hitting side, the Blue Jays have a .326 wOBA and a .319 OBP. The Indians have a .292 wOBA and a .288 OBP. The Blue Jays have 71 HRs this season while the Indians have 56 HRs.
The Indians have the advantage in starting & relieving pitching. The question is will the Blue Jays bats be enough for them to get a win? I don't think it will be so I'm backing the Indians to win.
