Minnesota Twins at Chicago Cubs by Tony T.
This matchup pairs Taj Bradley, a right-hander, against Matthew Boyd, a left-hander. Taj Bradley enters with a 3.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 18 appearances and 18 starts, while Matthew Boyd owns a 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP through 9 appearances and 9 starts. The comparison below separates strikeout, walk, ground-ball and home-run prevention rates so bettors can evaluate the shape of each starter's performance without reducing the matchup to ERA alone.