Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays (82-66) face the Houston Astros (98-51) at Tropicana Field on Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Kluber’s Player props for the matchup. Lance McCullers Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Corey Kluber is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -125. The total runs line is set at 7.0.
Strikeouts
- Kluber has recorded 128 strikeouts this season – ranking T61st in the MLB – averaging 4.6 per start.
- At home, Kluber has recorded 75 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.4 per start.
- Kluber recorded 6 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Astros.
- Kluber has recorded 81 strikeouts in his 11 career starts against the Astros.
- Kluber has recorded 75 strikeouts in his last 10 starts against the Astros.
- Kluber has recorded 39 strikeouts in his 5 career home starts against the Astros.
- Kluber has recorded 26 strikeouts in his last three home starts against the Astros.
- The Astros have struck out 1091 times this season – ranking 29th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Corey Kluber performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Kluber holds a 10-9 W/L record this season, as well as a 3-2 record from his last five starts.
- Kluber holds a 6-4 W/L record in his career against the Astros.
- At home, Kluber holds a 3-1 W/L record in his career against the Astros.
Home Runs Allowed
- Kluber has allowed 19 home runs in 28 starts this season.
- At home, Kluber has allowed 9 home runs in 14 starts this season.
- Kluber did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Astros.
- Kluber has allowed 7 home runs in his 11 career starts against the Astros.
- Kluber has allowed 3 home runs in his 5 career home starts against the Astros.
- Houston has hit 199 home runs this season – ranking 5th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Kluber has an ERA of 4.44 this season.
- In his last four appearances against the Astros, Kluber has an ERA of 3.52.
- In his last two home appearances against the Astros, Kluber has an ERA of 2.03.