Michael Wacha MLB Player Props – Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox, August 31, 2022

Michael Wacha and the Boston Red Sox (62-68) face the Minnesota Twins (67-61) at Target Field on Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Wacha’s Player props for the matchup. Michael Wacha is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Joe Ryan is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Minnesota Twins are favored to win, currently listed at -136. The total runs line is set at 8.0.

Strikeouts

• Wacha has recorded 69 strikeouts this season – ranking T141st in the MLB – averaging 4.3 per start.
• Wacha has recorded 19 strikeouts in his last three starts.
• On the road, Wacha has recorded 29 strikeouts this season – averaging 3.6 per start.
• Wacha recorded 5 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Twins.
• Wacha has recorded 22 strikeouts in his 4 career starts against the Twins.
• The Twins have struck out 1045 times this season – ranking 20th in the MLB.

Let’s take a look at how Michael Wacha performs in some other key statistical areas.

Wins

• Wacha holds a 9-1 W/L record this season, as well as a 4-0 record from his last five starts.
• Wacha holds a 2-1 W/L record in his career against the Twins.

Home Runs Allowed

• Wacha has allowed 9 home runs in 16 starts this season.
• On the road, Wacha has allowed 4 home runs in 8 starts this season.
• On the road, Wacha has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts.
• Wacha did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Twins.
• Wacha has allowed 4 home runs in his 4 career starts against the Twins.
• Minnesota has hit 152 home runs this season – ranking 10th in the MLB.

Earned Run Average

• Wacha has an ERA of 2.53 this season.
• In his last two appearances against the Twins, Wacha has an ERA of 1.64.