Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians: Salvador Perez Over 1.5 Batter - Strikeouts (+315)
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The Cleveland Guardians are on fire, winning 8 of their last 10 games, while the Kansas City Royals have struggled, only winning 2 of their last 10. This matchup leans heavily in favor of the Guardians, and Salvador Perez could find himself in a tough spot. However, he has been hitting the ball hard and often, getting hits at about 1.7 times his usual rate lately.
Betting on Perez to strike out more than once and a half feels like a good call. The risk here is that the Guardians' pitchers have been strong lately, making it a close call. Still, with the way Perez has been connecting with the ball, he might just have what it takes to get those strikeouts.