MLB Predictions by Greg Peterson for the 20th of September
On September 20, 2021, there were no search results specifying which Major League Baseball players were most frequently chosen by handicappers for a start. However, several notable pitchers and teams are worth highlighting, as shared by expert baseball handicapper, Greg Peterson.
In the American League, Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins is a standout. Ryan boasts a 3.35 ERA, with an impressive 10.1 strikeouts and 2 walks per nine innings. Meanwhile, Adam Mazur of the Miami Marlins has a 4.85 ERA, but his team's lineup ranks fifth in road scoring at 4.9 runs per game.
In the National League, Nolan McLean of the New York Mets is a promising pitcher, having posted a 1.19 ERA in six starts and allowing just one home run in 37 2/3 innings. On the other hand, Germán Márquez of the Colorado Rockies has struggled, with a 6.73 ERA and a bullpen whose 5.33 ERA ranks 29th in the league.
The Houston Astros' starting pitcher, Framber Valdez, has had a mixed performance lately. Despite allowing at least four runs in seven of his eight starts since early August, Valdez still maintains a 3.59 ERA and just 0.6 home runs allowed per nine innings. Interestingly, Valdez's ERA drops significantly at home, where it stands at 2.21, compared to 5.74 on the road.
In the batting department, the Brewers lead the league in road scoring at 5.5 runs per game and overall scoring since the All-Star Break at 5.8 runs per game. Conversely, the Pirates rank last in both home runs and scoring at 3.6 runs per game. The Angels lineup leads the league in strikeouts, but also ranks third in percentage of road at-bats that result in home runs.
Greg Peterson's picks for the day include the Red Sox Moneyline -105 and Over 8.5 Runs. Kyle Harrison, the starting pitcher for the Red Sox, is making his first start for Boston after beginning the season with the Giants. In the matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, Peterson predicts a high-scoring game.
In other games, Kyle Hendricks of the Los Angeles Angels is pitching to contact, owning a 5.01 ERA with six strikeouts per nine innings and 1.4 home runs allowed per nine. Meanwhile, Patrick Corbin of the Texas Rangers has been better at home, with a 3.07 ERA and 0.8 home runs allowed per nine innings.
The Marlins lineup ranks fifth in road scoring at 4.9 runs per game, while the Guardians lineup ranks 27th in scoring at 3.9 runs per game. The Nationals lineup ranks 24th in scoring at 4.2 runs per game, and the Oakland Athletics' lineup ranks sixth in scoring at 4.9 runs per game.
The Rangers bullpen ranks fifth in ERA at 3.58, and the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen ranks 25th in ERA at 4.54. The Oakland Athletics' starting pitcher, Luis Morales, owns a 3.08 ERA across eight MLB appearances.
In a surprising twist, Cade Cavalli, the starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, has allowed three runs or fewer in five of his past six starts, with no home runs allowed in his last three. The Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher, George Kirby, has a 4.46 ERA with a 3.53 fielding-independent mark, along with 1.1 home runs and 2.2 walks per nine innings.
Adrian Houser, the starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, has struggled since arriving in Tampa Bay, with an ERA of 4.67 and 1.2 home runs allowed per nine innings. Miles Mikolas, the starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, carries a 4.80 ERA with just 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings while allowing 1.6 home runs per nine innings.
In conclusion, while there may not be definitive search results on the most frequently chosen players for September 20, several intriguing matchups and performances are worth keeping an eye on. Whether you're a baseball fan or a handicapper, there's plenty to look forward to on the diamond this day.
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