Astros vs. D-backs Showdown: Brandon Walter's Impact Analyzed

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00:00More afternoon action out in Arizona.

00:02The Astros looking for the sweep against the D-backs who entered this midweek set

00:07riding a four-game win streak.

00:09The Diamondbacks with Brandon Fott on the bump are a slight home favorite.

00:13Total is eight and a half.

00:14What do you like in the desert duel?

00:16Under eight and a half in this one.

00:18You take a look at Brandon Fott sort of bouncing back.

00:20His ERA is really high, but I believe he had a decent start his last time out

00:23because his numbers are starting to reflect a better picture

00:25than what we saw over the first half of the season.

00:27A 105 ISO against and a weighted on-base percentage of 233.

00:31If we take a look at the pitching matchup going against the Arizona Diamondbacks,

00:35it's Brandon Walter.

00:36Now, he does technically get hit by right-handed batters,

00:39but at the same time, you look at his analytical numbers.

00:41A 41.2 innings stretch, a 4.10 ERA, but a 2.86 XFIP number.

00:48You'll take that each and every time here.

00:50Why not go under the eight and a half?