Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros (89-50) face the Detroit Tigers (54-85) at Comerica Park on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm (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 Eduardo Rodriguez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -196. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Strikeouts
- Valdez has recorded 161 strikeouts this season – ranking 16th in the MLB – averaging 6.2 per start.
- Valdez has recorded 19 strikeouts in his last two starts.
- On the road, Valdez has recorded 80 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.3 per start.
- On the road, Valdez has recorded 14 strikeouts in his last two starts.
- Valdez recorded 7 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Tigers.
- Valdez has recorded 16 strikeouts in his 3 career starts against the Tigers.
- Valdez has recorded 9 strikeouts in his 2 career road starts against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have struck out 1214 times this season – ranking 9th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Framber Valdez performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Valdez holds a 14-5 W/L record this season, as well as a 4-1 record from his last five starts.
- Valdez holds a 0-1 W/L record in his career against the Tigers.
- On the road, Valdez holds a 0-1 W/L record in his career against the Tigers.
Home Runs Allowed
- Valdez has allowed 9 home runs in 26 starts this season.
- On the road, Valdez has allowed 6 home runs in 15 starts this season.
- Valdez did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Tigers.
- Valdez has allowed 2 home runs in his 3 career starts against the Tigers.
- Valdez has allowed 2 home runs in his 2 career road starts against the Tigers.
- Detroit has hit 88 home runs this season – ranking 30th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Valdez has an ERA of 2.64 this season.
- In his last three appearances against the Tigers, Valdez has an ERA of 3.46.