Recent Play Details

Starting Pitchers

Justin Steele (CHC):

• Basic Stats: 16-3, 27 GS, 159 IP
• Key Metrics: ERA 2.49, K/9 9, BB/9 1.87, HR/9 0.62
• Advanced Metrics: FIP 2.91, xFIP 3.4, WHIP 1.13, SIERA 3.65

Strengths:

• Outstanding ERA of 2.49 showcasing his effectiveness.
• Excellent control with a BB/9 of just 1.87.
• Demonstrates ability to limit long balls with a low HR/9 of 0.62.

Weaknesses:

• None based on the provided metrics.

Brandon Pfaadt (ARI):

• Basic Stats: 1-8, 15 GS, 74.2 IP
• Key Metrics: ERA 6.27, K/9 8.2, BB/9 2.89, HR/9 2.05
• Advanced Metrics: FIP 5.48, xFIP 4.83, WHIP 1.46, SIERA 4.95

Strengths:

• Respectable K/9 of 8.2 showcasing his strikeout ability.

Weaknesses:

• A high ERA of 6.27 indicates difficulties in run suppression.
• Vulnerability to the long ball with an elevated HR/9 of 2.05.
• Control could be better, given the BB/9 of 2.89.

Team Batting

Chicago Cubs:

• Basic Stats: 175 HR, 127 SB, 5.01 Runs/G
• Advanced Metrics: ISO 0.165, wRC+ 104, wOBA 0.324
• Statcast Data: Barrel% 7.50%, HardHit% 38.20%

Strengths:

• Solid power with 175 home runs.
• Above-average offensive production with a wRC+ of 104.

Weaknesses:

• None based on the given metrics.

Arizona Diamondbacks:

• Basic Stats: 157 HR, 149 SB, 4.59 Runs/G
• Advanced Metrics: ISO 0.162, wRC+ 98, wOBA 0.318
• Statcast Data: Barrel% 6.30%, HardHit% 38.10%

Strengths:

• Impressive speed on the bases with 149 stolen bases.

Weaknesses:

• Slightly below-average offensive production with a wRC+ of 98.
• Marginally less power compared to the Cubs with 157 home runs.

Bullpen

Chicago Cubs:

• Basic Stats: 25W-27L, 32 Saves, 3.97 ERA
• Key Metrics: K/9 9.68, BB/9 4.11, HR/9 0.98

Strengths:

• Strong strikeout capacity with a K/9 of 9.68.

Weaknesses:

• Some control issues evident with a BB/9 of 4.11.

Arizona Diamondbacks:

• Basic Stats: 35W-26L, 43 Saves, 4.46 ERA
• Key Metrics: K/9 8.94, BB/9 3.65, HR/9 1.22

Strengths:

• A considerable number of saves (43) indicates bullpen reliability in closing situations.

Weaknesses:

• A higher ERA of 4.46 compared to the Cubs' bullpen.

Summary and Projections

• Starting Pitching: A significant advantage for the Cubs with Steele's formidable metrics overshadowing Pfaadt's struggles.
• Offense: The Cubs exhibit slightly superior power, but the Diamondbacks have the edge in speed.
• Bullpen: Both bullpens have their strengths, but the Diamondbacks hold a slight edge with their ability to close games.

Projected Score: CHC 6 vs. ARI 4