June 27, 2017

Games of the Day

The Cubs against the Nationals features the number two and number four ranked pitchers in ERA since 2014. Jake Arrieta ranks second with a 2.67 ERA, Max Scherzer ranks fourth with a 2.84 ERA. Scherzer pitched better in terms of walks and strikeouts, but Arrieta allows many fewer home runs.

The Cardinals send Carlos Martinez against the Diamondbacks and Taijuan Walker. Martinez’s record of 6-6 does not reflect his excellent ERA of 2.87. In 100 1/3 innings he struck out 110 batters while walking just 35. He pitched poorly on the road, however, where the majority of his walks and home run were allowed. Walker gets roughed up at home, despite five walks in 25 2/3 innings. It’s all about power, as half of the 26 hits he allowed in Arizona went for extra bases.

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