Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The home starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The road starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. The road starter also has the cleaner walk rate. Their ground-ball profiles are similar. The road starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
Matthew Boyd has made 8 starts in 8 appearances, while Andrew Abbott has made 19 starts in 19 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.