Framber Valdez MLB Player Props – Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros, August 5, 2022

Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros (69-38) face the Cleveland Guardians (54-51) at Progressive Field on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Valdez’s Player props for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while the Guardians’ probable pitcher remains unclear.

Strikeouts

• Valdez has recorded 117 strikeouts this season – ranking T26th in the MLB – averaging 5.9 per start.
• Valdez has recorded 15 strikeouts in his last two starts.
• On the road, Valdez has recorded 63 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.3 per start.
• On the road, Valdez has recorded 14 strikeouts in his last two starts.
• Valdez recorded 4 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Guardians.
• Valdez has recorded 10 strikeouts in his 2 career starts against the Guardians.
• The Guardians have struck out 739 times this season – ranking 30th in the MLB.

Let’s take a look at how Framber Valdez performs in some other key statistical areas.

Wins

• Valdez holds a 9-4 W/L record this season, as well as a 1-1 record from his last five starts.
• Valdez holds a 3-0 W/L record in his career against the Guardians.

Home Runs Allowed

• Valdez has allowed 6 home runs in 20 starts this season.
• Valdez has allowed 1 home run in his last five starts.
• On the road, Valdez has allowed 3 home runs in 12 starts this season.
• On the road, Valdez has allowed 1 home run in his last five starts.
• Valdez allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Guardians.
• Valdez has allowed 1 home run in his 2 career starts against the Guardians.
• Cleveland has hit 84 home runs this season – ranking T28th in the MLB.

Earned Run Average

• Valdez has an ERA of 2.80 this season.