Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds by Tony T.
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Javier Assad enters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.6 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Nick Lodolo counters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.68 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 1.2 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.