Michael Wacha and the Boston Red Sox (66-68) face the Tampa Bay Rays (74-57) at Tropicana Field on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm (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 the Rays’ probable pitcher remains unclear.
Strikeouts
- Wacha has recorded 76 strikeouts this season – ranking T125th in the MLB – averaging 4.5 per start.
- Wacha has recorded 26 strikeouts in his last four starts.
- On the road, Wacha has recorded 36 strikeouts this season – averaging 4.0 per start.
- On the road, Wacha has recorded 11 strikeouts in his last two starts.
- Wacha recorded 6 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Rays.
- Wacha has recorded 18 strikeouts in his 5 career starts against the Rays.
- Wacha has recorded 18 strikeouts in his last four starts against the Rays.
- Wacha has recorded 3 strikeouts in his 2 career road starts against the Rays.
- The Rays have struck out 1142 times this season – ranking 13th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Michael Wacha performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Wacha holds a 10-1 W/L record this season, as well as a 4-0 record from his last five starts.
- Wacha holds a 2-3 W/L record in his career against the Rays.
- On the road, Wacha holds a 1-1 W/L record in his career against the Rays.
Home Runs Allowed
- Wacha has allowed 10 home runs in 17 starts this season.
- On the road, Wacha has allowed 5 home runs in 9 starts this season.
- Wacha allowed 2 home runs in his most recent start against the Rays.
- Wacha has allowed 7 home runs in his 5 career starts against the Rays.
- Wacha has allowed 7 home runs in his last four starts against the Rays.
- Wacha has allowed 2 home runs in his 2 career road starts against the Rays.
- Tampa Bay has hit 119 home runs this season – ranking 22nd in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Wacha has an ERA of 2.56 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Rays, Wacha has an ERA of 4.91.