Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros (98-51) face the Tampa Bay Rays (82-66) at Tropicana Field on Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of McCullers Jr.’s Player props for the matchup. Lance McCullers Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Corey Kluber is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -125. The total runs line is set at 7.0.
Strikeouts
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 37 strikeouts this season – ranking T380th in the MLB – averaging 6.2 per start.
- On the road, McCullers Jr. has recorded 107 strikeouts since the beginning of last season – averaging 7.1 per start.
- McCullers Jr. recorded 4 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 55 strikeouts in his 7 career starts against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 55 strikeouts in his last seven starts against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 33 strikeouts in his 4 career road starts against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has recorded 33 strikeouts in his last four road starts against the Rays.
- The Rays have struck out 1266 times this season – ranking 12th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Lance McCullers Jr. performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- McCullers Jr. holds a 3-1 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-1 record from his last five starts.
- McCullers Jr. holds a 3-4 W/L record in his career against the Rays.
- On the road, McCullers Jr. holds a 2-2 W/L record in his career against the Rays.
Home Runs Allowed
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 2 home runs in 6 starts this season.
- On the road, McCullers Jr. has allowed 6 home runs in 15 starts since the beginning of last season.
- McCullers Jr. allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 5 home runs in his 7 career starts against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 3 home runs in his last three starts against the Rays.
- McCullers Jr. has allowed 0 home runs in his 4 career road starts against the Rays.
- Tampa Bay has hit 130 home runs this season – ranking 25th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 2.34 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Rays, McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 1.38.
- In his last two road appearances against the Rays, McCullers Jr. has an ERA of 0.00.