Michael Wacha and the Boston Red Sox (72-76) face the New York Yankees (90-58) at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm (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 Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The New York Yankees are favored to win, currently listed at -165. The total runs line is set at 8.5.
Strikeouts
- Wacha has recorded 92 strikeouts this season – ranking T107th in the MLB – averaging 4.6 per start.
- Wacha has recorded 42 strikeouts in his last seven starts.
- On the road, Wacha has recorded 48 strikeouts this season – averaging 4.4 per start.
- On the road, Wacha has recorded 19 strikeouts in his last three starts.
- Wacha recorded 9 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Yankees.
- Wacha has recorded 46 strikeouts in his 7 career starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has recorded 44 strikeouts in his last six starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has recorded 26 strikeouts in his 4 career road starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has recorded 26 strikeouts in his last four road starts against the Yankees.
- The Yankees have struck out 1265 times this season – ranking 15th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Michael Wacha performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Wacha holds a 11-1 W/L record this season, as well as a 3-0 record from his last five starts.
- Wacha holds a 2-1 W/L record in his career against the Yankees.
- On the road, Wacha holds a 1-1 W/L record in his career against the Yankees.
Home Runs Allowed
- Wacha has allowed 11 home runs in 20 starts this season.
- Wacha has allowed 2 home runs in his last four starts.
- On the road, Wacha has allowed 6 home runs in 11 starts this season.
- Wacha did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Yankees.
- Wacha has allowed 3 home runs in his 7 career starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has allowed 1 home run in his last five starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has allowed 3 home runs in his 4 career road starts against the Yankees.
- Wacha has allowed 1 home run in his last three road starts against the Yankees.
- The NY Yankees have hit 236 home runs this season – ranking 1st in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Wacha has an ERA of 2.61 this season.
- In his last three appearances against the Yankees, Wacha has an ERA of 0.00.
- In his last three road appearances against the Yankees, Wacha has an ERA of 0.71.