Championship Series 10/14/17 – 5 Things to Watch from Remarkable!

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Clayton Kershaw has a strikeout rate of 30.6% (374/1,223) since the start of 2016 (Rank: 3rd of 100 qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 20.4%).

2. Right-handed sluggers on the Yankees might have a tough time against Verlander.

Justin Verlander allowed a slugging percentage of .108 (7 Total Bases / 65 ABs) vs right-handed batters over the last 30 days of the regular season (Rank: 2nd of 153 qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .428).

3. Minute Maid’s shot porch might not be an issue for Severino.

Luis Severino has allowed a slugging percentage of .297 (117 Total Bases / 394 ABs) vs right-handed batters this season (Rank: 4th of 157 qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .437).

4. Lefties give the Cubs a tough time.

Cubs hitters slugged just .288 (47 total bases in 163 ABs) versus LHP over the last 30 days of the regular season (Rank: 30th of 30 in MLB; League Avg: .405).

5. Houston likes the fastball.

Astros hitters slugged .473 (533 total bases in 1,127 ABs) on pitches 94 mph or greater this season (Rank: 2nd of 30 in MLB; League Avg: .417).