The Hot Corner: Plays for Thursday, May 4th

Note to self - if you think about fading Ohtani, DON'T.

Let’s get back to the lab! Article will be updated throughout the day as lineups are confirmed: follow @WYExpect for updates

Eduardo Rodriguez U4.5 Ks -139

*NYM allows 3rd least Ks per game this season (7.55) & 3rd least Ks L3 (5.33)

*Only 2 hitters in the lineup strike out more than 25%

*Rodriguez has done well this season but only struck out twice last night - love the under

Vince Velasquez O5.5 Ks +127

*TB is tied for 3rd most Ks per game in L3 (10.33)

*5 hitters in the lineup strike out more than 25% in L15

*Velasquez has been masterful plus the Rays have been vulnerable for Ks

George Kirby O5.5 Ks +100

*OAK is tied for most Ks per game in L3 (12.33)
*There are SEVEN hitters in the lineup who strike out over 25% in L15

*Kirby has had 4 straight quality starts - if he reaches 6 there is no reason not to cash

Kevin Gausman U6.5 Ks -130

*BOS allows 4th least Ks in L3 (5.67)

*No hitter on Boston's lineup strikes out over 25% in L15

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