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Single Stat MLBP and MLB Totals
Charlie Morton under 6.5 strikeouts - Morton managed to get seven Phillies in his last start as they are posting a 26.2% K rate vs. right-handers, but this could have been an anomaly for him even with their high K rate. In 2020, Morton only managed to go over 6.5 strikeouts in two of his 12 games and one of which was actually against the Phillies. The Marlins have not been horrid this season as they are posting a lower K rate than that of the Phillies and could actually put some runs up tonight.
Tyler Mahle over 5.5 strikeouts - Mahle has been solid in the strikeout department to begin the season as he has 15 strikeouts across his nine innings pitched. He gets a superb matchup in this one vs. the Giants. Currently, the Giants are posting a K rate of 30% against right-handed pitching, which is ranked third-worst in baseball. They are also posting a wRC+ of just 86, which is ranked in the bottom half of baseball. Mahle should be able to navigate this lineup and get over the hump.
Griffin Canning over 5.5 strikeouts - Canning struck out seven Blue Jays in 5 1/3 innings pitched in his debut and the Blue Jays are posting a 25.6% K rate vs. right-handed pitching. Enter the Kansas City Royals who are ranked second-worst in baseball in terms of K rate vs. righties with a rate of 30.4%. They are also posting the 11th-worst wRC+ vs. righties and Dylan Bundy just mowed down six Royals one night ago. Canning should also be good for six or more in this one.
Corey Kluber under 5.0 strikeouts - Kluber looked horrendous in his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays as he managed to go just 2 1/3 innings while only striking out three. In his first start of the season against these same Blue Jays, Kluber managed to go just four innings while striking out exactly five. This means Kluber has only thrown a total of 6 1/3 innings this season and may not be ready to make a deep run in this game. The Blue Jays seeing him for the second time should also help the cause for the under here.
Mike Trout over 1.5 hits+walks - Note: you will find Mike Trout listed under the MLB Single Stat board and under hits+walks (rather than under MLBP Single Stat). Trout has started the season on fire as he is slashing .368/.510/.763 through his first 11 games. He will be going up against Brad Keller who has been torched for 10 earned runs across his first 4 2/3 innings pitched to begin the season. The Royals also have the 17th ranked bullpen in terms of ERA in the league, so he will have opportunities for success after Keller exits. Trout has also gone over this total in seven of his first 11 games.
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