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Frankie Montas lasted just two innings in his most recent start, but even though he had pitched relatively well to that point, he hasn't been generating a lot of strikeouts. Montas hasn't gotten to six Ks in any of his four starts this year, and his K% and Whiff% have been below average, per Statcast. After a lost 2023, it's possible this is who he is and he doesn't return to striking out a batter per inning this season. Even though the Angels strike out more often than the average team, I think Montas' line should be 4.5 instead of 5.5.
This is a big, big strikeout line for Jose Soriano who is primarily a relief pitcher and making just his third career start. Soriano's strikeout metrics are also down significantly compared to last season and while this would certainly qualify as a plus matchup against a Reds lineup that strikes out a lot, I'd strongly consider fading Soriano at 5.5, much less 6.5. Soriano is coming off a career high 90 pitches as well.