Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-94) face the Chicago Cubs (64-85) at PNC Park on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Keller’s Player props for the matchup. Hayden Wesneski is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Mitch Keller is the probable pitcher for the Cubs.
Strikeouts
- Keller has recorded 121 strikeouts this season – ranking T72nd in the MLB – averaging 4.4 per start.
- Keller has recorded 24 strikeouts in his last four starts.
- At home, Keller has recorded 56 strikeouts this season – averaging 4.2 per start.
- At home, Keller has recorded 42 strikeouts in his last nine starts.
- Keller has recorded 27 strikeouts in his 6 career starts against the Cubs.
- Keller has recorded 17 strikeouts in his last three starts against the Cubs.
- Keller has recorded 9 strikeouts in his 2 career home starts against the Cubs.
- The Cubs have struck out 1327 times this season – ranking 6th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Mitch Keller performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Keller holds a 5-11 W/L record this season, including a 4-11 record as a starter. In his last five starts, he holds a 1-2 record.
- Keller holds a 2-3 W/L record in his career against the Cubs.
- At home, Keller holds a 1-0 W/L record in his career against the Cubs.
Home Runs Allowed
- Keller has allowed 13 home runs in 26 starts this season.
- At home, Keller has allowed 7 home runs in 13 starts this season.
- At home, Keller has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts.
- Keller did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Cubs.
- Keller has allowed 5 home runs in his 6 career starts against the Cubs.
- Keller has allowed 1 home run in his last four starts against the Cubs.
- Keller has allowed 0 home runs in his 2 career home starts against the Cubs.
- The Chicago Cubs have hit 149 home runs this season – ranking 18th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Keller has an ERA of 4.03 this season.
- In his last four appearances against the Cubs, Keller has an ERA of 4.08.