We have a full slate of MLB action all day long with first pitch coming at 2:10 E.T. The Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Yankees headline the interleague matchup while the St. Louis Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves that features two of the most complete lineups in baseball. Let’s dive into my favorite player prop bets which includes young star pitchers Reid Detmers and George Kirby battling it out in Seattle.
Reid Detmers (LAA) Over 5.5 K’s (+100)
This is one of the most exciting pitching matchups the game has offered so far this season. Both under the age of 25, Kirby and Detmers showcased flashes of CY Young potential last year. Detmers, in the 11th start of his big-league career, threw a no-hitter by only striking out 2 batters. He racked up strikeouts as the year went on. He punched out at least 6 batters in 10 of his last 15 starts and has taken it a step further during Spring Training. In 20 innings pitched, Detmers has struck out 27 batters and is fresh off throwing 73 pitches. All the Angels starters have been stretched out and I expect nothing less from Detmers.
Interestingly enough, the Mariners have only had 4 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers through 3 games, the lowest so far in the MLB. But, in those 4 at-bats, they’ve struck out each time. 3 of those batters that faced off against the lefty last night Tim Herrin, should be in the lineup to face Detmers.