Nestor Cortes Jr. and the New York Yankees (96-60) face the Baltimore Orioles (81-76) at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Cortes Jr.’s Player props for the matchup. Austin Voth is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Nestor Cortes Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Orioles. The New York Yankees are favored to win, currently listed at -215. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Strikeouts
- Cortes Jr. has recorded 151 strikeouts this season – ranking 43rd in the MLB – averaging 5.6 per start.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has recorded 77 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.5 per start.
- Cortes Jr. recorded 7 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Orioles.
- Cortes Jr. has recorded 37 strikeouts in his 4 career starts against the Orioles.
- Cortes Jr. has recorded 30 strikeouts in his last three starts against the Orioles.
- The Orioles have struck out 1351 times this season – ranking T10th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Nestor Cortes Jr. performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Cortes Jr. holds a 11-4 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-0 record from his last five starts.
- Cortes Jr. holds a 2-0 W/L record in his career against the Orioles.
Home Runs Allowed
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 16 home runs in 27 starts this season.
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last five starts.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has allowed 5 home runs in 14 starts this season.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last four starts.
- Cortes Jr. did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Orioles.
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 2 home runs in his 4 career starts against the Orioles.
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts against the Orioles.
- Baltimore has hit 170 home runs this season – ranking 14th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Cortes Jr. has an ERA of 2.56 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Orioles, Cortes Jr. has an ERA of 0.00.