Nestor Cortes Jr. and the New York Yankees (88-58) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-92) at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Cortes Jr.’s Player props for the matchup. Nestor Cortes Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while the Yankees’ probable pitcher remains unclear.
Strikeouts
- Cortes Jr. has recorded 142 strikeouts this season – ranking T44th in the MLB – averaging 5.7 per start.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has recorded 68 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.7 per start.
- The Pirates have struck out 1382 times this season – ranking 2nd 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 10-4 W/L record this season, as well as a 1-1 record from his last five starts.
Home Runs Allowed
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 16 home runs in 25 starts this season.
- Cortes Jr. has allowed 1 home run in his last three starts.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has allowed 5 home runs in 12 starts this season.
- At home, Cortes Jr. has allowed 4 home runs in his last nine starts.
- Pittsburgh has hit 148 home runs this season – ranking 17th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Cortes Jr. has an ERA of 2.70 this season.