Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks (72-84) face the San Francisco Giants (78-78) at Oracle Park on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 10:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at some of Kelly's Player props for the matchup. Merrill Kelly is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks, while Alex Cobb is the probable pitcher for the Giants.
Strikeouts
- Kelly has recorded 168 strikeouts this season – ranking T27th in the MLB – averaging 5.4 per start.
- Kelly has recorded 21 strikeouts in his last three starts.
- On the road, Kelly has recorded 66 strikeouts this season – averaging 4.7 per start.
- On the road, Kelly has recorded 34 strikeouts in his last five starts.
- Kelly recorded 6 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Giants.
- Kelly has recorded 78 strikeouts in his 15 career starts against the Giants.
- Kelly has recorded 20 strikeouts in his last three starts against the Giants.
- Kelly has recorded 24 strikeouts in his 6 career road starts against the Giants.
- The Giants have struck out 1411 times this season – ranking 4th in the MLB.
Let's take a look at how Merrill Kelly performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Kelly holds a 13-7 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-2 record from his last five starts.
- Kelly holds a 6-3 W/L record in his career against the Giants.
- On the road, Kelly holds a 1-3 W/L record in his career against the Giants.
Home Runs Allowed
- Kelly has allowed 18 home runs in 31 starts this season.
- On the road, Kelly has allowed 9 home runs in 14 starts this season.
- Kelly allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Giants.
- Kelly has allowed 8 home runs in his 15 career starts against the Giants.
- Kelly has allowed 3 home runs in his last seven starts against the Giants.
- Kelly has allowed 4 home runs in his 6 career road starts against the Giants.
- Kelly has allowed 2 home runs in his last four road starts against the Giants.
- San Francisco has hit 173 home runs this season – ranking 12th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Kelly has an ERA of 3.13 this season.
- In his last three appearances against the Giants, Kelly has an ERA of 0.82.
- In his last three road appearances against the Giants, Kelly has an ERA of 0.95.
