Charlie Morton is set to send the Rockies back to the dugout, one strikeout at a time.
First off, let's talk about Morton's overall performance this season. The dude has been on fire, boasting a record of 13-10 with a 3.37 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and an impressive 157 strikeouts. But let's not stop there. The stats further reveal that Morton is averaging 6.28 strikeouts this season. That's not just impressive; it's downright intimidating for any team going up against him.
Taking a closer look at his performance over the last 20 games, Morton's average stands at 6.55 strikeouts, with more than 6.5 Ks in 10 games. In the last 10 games, his average slightly dipped to 5.7 strikeouts, but he still managed to clear the 6.5 mark in 3 games. However, the last 5 games saw a surge in Morton's performance, averaging 7.4 strikeouts and surpassing the 6.5 mark in 3 games.
But let's talk about the real kicker here. In his 1 game against the Rockies, Morton struckout 8. With the Rockies being the third most strikeout-prone team in the MLB, it's not a stretch to predict that Morton will be dishing out Ks like hotcakes.
So, why am I all in on Morton exceeding 6.5 strikeouts in this game? Well, it's all about the trends and the matchups. Morton's recent uptick in performance over the last 5 games, coupled with the Rockies' high strikeout rate, sets the stage for a strikeout bonanza.
Charlie Morton is set to send the Rockies back to the dugout, one strikeout at a time.
First off, let's talk about Morton's overall performance this season. The dude has been on fire, boasting a record of 13-10 with a 3.37 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and an impressive 157 strikeouts. But let's not stop there. The stats further reveal that Morton is averaging 6.28 strikeouts this season. That's not just impressive; it's downright intimidating for any team going up against him.
Taking a closer look at his performance over the last 20 games, Morton's average stands at 6.55 strikeouts, with more than 6.5 Ks in 10 games. In the last 10 games, his average slightly dipped to 5.7 strikeouts, but he still managed to clear the 6.5 mark in 3 games. However, the last 5 games saw a surge in Morton's performance, averaging 7.4 strikeouts and surpassing the 6.5 mark in 3 games.
But let's talk about the real kicker here. In his 1 game against the Rockies, Morton struckout 8. With the Rockies being the third most strikeout-prone team in the MLB, it's not a stretch to predict that Morton will be dishing out Ks like hotcakes.
So, why am I all in on Morton exceeding 6.5 strikeouts in this game? Well, it's all about the trends and the matchups. Morton's recent uptick in performance over the last 5 games, coupled with the Rockies' high strikeout rate, sets the stage for a strikeout bonanza.
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