Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros (99-51) face the Baltimore Orioles (77-71) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Verlander’s Player props for the matchup. Justin Verlander is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Kyle Bradish is the probable pitcher for the Orioles.
Strikeouts
- Verlander has recorded 163 strikeouts this season – ranking T23rd in the MLB – averaging 6.5 per start.
- Verlander has recorded 25 strikeouts in his last three starts.
- On the road, Verlander has recorded 72 strikeouts this season – averaging 6.0 per start.
- Verlander recorded 6 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Orioles.
- Verlander has recorded 46 strikeouts in his last five starts against the Orioles.
- Verlander has recorded 126 strikeouts in his 18 starts against the Orioles since 2010.
- Verlander has recorded 69 strikeouts in his 9 road starts against the Orioles since 2010.
- The Orioles have struck out 1268 times this season – ranking 13th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Justin Verlander performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Verlander holds a 17-3 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-0 record from his last five starts.
- Verlander holds a 6-5 W/L record against the Orioles since 2010.
- On the road, Verlander holds a 5-1 W/L record against the Orioles since 2010.
Home Runs Allowed
- Verlander has allowed 12 home runs in 25 starts this season.
- Verlander has allowed 1 home run in his last eight starts.
- On the road, Verlander has allowed 8 home runs in 12 starts this season.
- On the road, Verlander has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts.
- Verlander did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Orioles.
- Verlander has allowed 2 home runs in his last four starts against the Orioles.
- Verlander has allowed 2 home runs in his last three road starts against the Orioles.
- Verlander has allowed 19 home runs in his 18 starts against the Orioles since 2010.
- Verlander has allowed 8 home runs in his 9 road starts against the Orioles since 2010.
- Baltimore has hit 154 home runs this season – ranking 16th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Verlander has an ERA of 1.78 this season.
- In his last three appearances against the Orioles, Verlander has an ERA of 2.57.
- In his last four road appearances against the Orioles, Verlander has an ERA of 2.42.