Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers (50-81) face the Kansas City Royals (53-79) at Comerica Park on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Pineda’s Player props for the matchup. Jon Heasley is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Michael Pineda is the probable pitcher for the Royals. This contest is a pick’em, with both Detroit and Kansas City at -110 to win. The total runs line is set at 8.0.
Strikeouts
- Pineda has recorded 23 strikeouts this season – ranking T456th in the MLB – averaging 2.3 per start.
- At home, Pineda has recorded 18 strikeouts this season – averaging 2.6 per start.
- Pineda recorded only 2 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Royals.
- Pineda has recorded 75 strikeouts in his 15 career starts against the Royals.
- Pineda has recorded 52 strikeouts in his last 10 starts against the Royals.
- Pineda has recorded 44 strikeouts in his 8 career home starts against the Royals.
- Pineda has recorded 44 strikeouts in his last eight home starts against the Royals.
- The Royals have struck out 1068 times this season – ranking 20th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Michael Pineda performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Pineda holds a 2-6 W/L record this season, as well as a 1-4 record from his last five starts.
- Pineda holds a 7-8 W/L record in his career against the Royals.
- At home, Pineda holds a 4-4 W/L record in his career against the Royals.
Home Runs Allowed
- Pineda has allowed 11 home runs in 10 starts this season.
- At home, Pineda has allowed 5 home runs in 7 starts this season.
- At home, Pineda has allowed 6 home runs in his last nine starts.
- Pineda allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Royals.
- Pineda has allowed 12 home runs in his 15 career starts against the Royals.
- Pineda has allowed 7 home runs in his 8 career home starts against the Royals.
- Pineda has allowed 7 home runs in his last eight home starts against the Royals.
- Kansas City has hit 113 home runs this season – ranking T25th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Pineda has an ERA of 5.27 this season.
- In his last four appearances against the Royals, Pineda has an ERA of 3.10.
- In his last four home appearances against the Royals, Pineda has an ERA of 2.95.