Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros (95-50) face the Oakland Athletics (52-93) at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Urquidy’s Player props for the matchup. Cole Irvin is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Jose Urquidy is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -278. The total runs line is set at 8.0.
Strikeouts
- Urquidy has recorded 121 strikeouts this season – ranking T66th in the MLB – averaging 4.7 per start.
- Urquidy has recorded 12 strikeouts in his last two starts.
- At home, Urquidy has recorded 67 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.6 per start.
- At home, Urquidy has recorded 43 strikeouts in his last seven starts.
- Urquidy recorded 9 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has recorded 40 strikeouts in his 8 career starts against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has recorded 29 strikeouts in his 4 career home starts against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has recorded 29 strikeouts in his last four home starts against the Athletics.
- The Athletics have struck out 1251 times this season – ranking 11th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Jose Urquidy performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Urquidy holds a 13-6 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-2 record from his last five starts.
- Urquidy holds a 1-3 W/L record in his career against the Athletics.
- At home, Urquidy holds a 0-2 W/L record in his career against the Athletics.
Home Runs Allowed
- Urquidy has allowed 24 home runs in 26 starts this season.
- At home, Urquidy has allowed 12 home runs in 12 starts this season.
- Urquidy did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has allowed 10 home runs in his 8 career starts against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has allowed 4 home runs in his 4 career home starts against the Athletics.
- Urquidy has allowed 4 home runs in his last four home starts against the Athletics.
- Oakland has hit 123 home runs this season – ranking 26th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Urquidy has an ERA of 3.75 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Athletics, Urquidy has an ERA of 3.77.
- In his last four home appearances against the Athletics, Urquidy has an ERA of 4.24.