Pick 4: Braxton Garrett Strikeouts Over 3.5 (-155)

Miami travel to St. Louis today and will be starting Braxton Garrett on the mound for only his 5th start of the season. The Cardinals have been striking out enough to left handed starters to draw my attention on this pick. Lefty Starters have 5+ Ks in four of the last five games against STL and Garrett has 5+ Ks in 3 of his 4 starts so far in the season. His average Ks per start is at 4.25 per game, which is right in line with the STL season average against lefties of 4.07 per game. 

Last season, Garrett averaged about 1 strikeout per inning pitched with 32 total in his 34 innings. He also averaged nearly 5 innings pitched per start. As long as he can get through the 5th, I really like his chances to earn at least four Ks against the Cardinals today. 

Left Handed Starter Strikeouts against STL