Today’s matchup is between the Washington Nationals (11-28) and the Atlanta Braves (24-26). The Nationals have won 1 of their last 5 games & the Braves have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Nationals are starting Joe Ross (RHP), on the mound who is 2-4 on the season pitching a 5.19 ERA, 5.57 FIP, .345 wOBA, K% of 20.8%, BB% of 9.9%, 88.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.43 WHIP in 43.1 innings pitched.
The Braves are starting Charlie Morton (RHP), who is 3-2 on the season with a 3.98 ERA, 3.60 FIP, .297 wOBA, K% of 27.9%, BB% of 8.2%, 88.0 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.21 WHIP in 52.0 innings pitched.
The Nationals are 19th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Braves are 17th.
On the hitting side, the Nationals have a .313 wOBA and a .321 OBP. The Braves have a .326 wOBA and a .316 OBP. The Nationals have 48 HRs this season while the Braves have 80 HRs.
The Braves have the better starting pitcher & hitting team. I'm taking the Braves to win!
