MLB Schedule Today
It is Wednesday, October 12 and there are 2 MLB games today! The first MLB game of the day starts at 4:35 PM EST.
Recap of MLB Yesterday
Philadelphia Phillies 0 vs. Atlanta Braves 3
This game started with 5 scoreless innings until the Braves strung together some hits to score 3 in the sixth. Zack Wheeler gave up all three runs in the game.
Kyle Wright took the mound for the Braves and had a great night, throwing six strikeouts and only allowing 2 hits.
The series is tied 1-1. Game 3 will be on 10/14 in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 vs. San Diego Padres 5
Both teams got off to an early start, both scoring solo home runs in the first inning. The Dodgers had solo home runs in each of the first 3 innings. The Padres matched the score with two runs in the third.
Kershaw and Darvish both had a great night despite each allowing three earned runs.
Ultimately the Padres bullpen was able to hold off any additional runs, allowing the offense to pull ahead and win the game.
The series is tied 1-1. Game 3 will be on 10/14 in San Diego.
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Shane Bieber (CLE) Over 4.5 Total Strikeouts
Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians will be facing the New York Yankees. Shane Bieber has a 2.88 ERA and 25.0% strikeout rate. Bieber has been averaging 1.0 strikeouts per inning, which would require him to go at least 5.0 innings which is extremely likely. The Yankees have a 22.5% strikeout rate and 11.0% swinging strike rate as well as a 18.5 ISO. This is the playoffs though and there’s always a chance that a guy won’t get his full work load.
Luis Castillo (SEA) Under 5.5 Total Strikeouts
Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners will be facing the Houston Astros. Castillo has a 2.99 ERA and 27.2% strikeout rate. Castillo has been averaging 1.1 strikeouts per inning, which would require him to go at least 5.5 innings. The Astros have a 19.5% strikeout rate and 10.2% swinging strike rate as well as a 17.6 ISO.
Trey Mancini (HOU) Over 0.5 Total Hits
Trey Mancini and the Houston Astros will be facing the Seattle Mariners. Mancini has a 31.9% on base percentage, 0.391 SLG, and 0.239 batting average. Mancini also has a 104 wRC+. Luis Castillo will be pitching for The Mariners and has a 2.99 ERA, 27.2% strikeout rate, 3.23 xFIP and 0.78 HR/9.
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