Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox (73-69) face the Cleveland Guardians (75-65) at Progressive Field on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Giolito’s Player props for the matchup. Lucas Giolito is the probable pitcher for the White Sox, while Hunter Gaddis is the probable pitcher for the Guardians. The Chicago White Sox are favored to win, currently listed at -150. The total runs line is set at 8.0.
Strikeouts
- Giolito has recorded 153 strikeouts this season – ranking T28th in the MLB – averaging 5.9 per start.
- On the road, Giolito has recorded 82 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.9 per start.
- Giolito recorded only 2 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Guardians.
- Giolito has recorded 83 strikeouts in his 13 career starts against the Guardians.
- Giolito has recorded 39 strikeouts in his 6 career road starts against the Guardians.
- Giolito has recorded 22 strikeouts in his last three road starts against the Guardians.
- The Guardians have struck out 961 times this season – ranking 30th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Lucas Giolito performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Giolito holds a 10-9 W/L record this season, as well as a 1-3 record from his last five starts.
- Giolito holds a 5-4 W/L record in his career against the Guardians.
- On the road, Giolito holds a 3-1 W/L record in his career against the Guardians.
Home Runs Allowed
- Giolito has allowed 23 home runs in 26 starts this season.
- On the road, Giolito has allowed 10 home runs in 14 starts this season.
- On the road, Giolito has allowed 1 home run in his last four starts.
- Giolito allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Guardians.
- Giolito has allowed 7 home runs in his 13 career starts against the Guardians.
- Giolito has allowed 3 home runs in his 6 career road starts against the Guardians.
- Giolito has allowed 1 home run in his last three road starts against the Guardians.
- Cleveland has hit 109 home runs this season – ranking 29th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Giolito has an ERA of 5.18 this season.
- In his last 10 appearances against the Guardians, Giolito has an ERA of 1.77.
- In his last two road appearances against the Guardians, Giolito has an ERA of 0.00.