Jacob Lopez Projected to Exceed 5.5 Strikeouts in Start for Athletics

Jacob Lopez is scheduled to start for the Oakland Athletics, bringing a 3-5 record and a 4.20 ERA into the game. SportsLine's model predicts Lopez will record over 5.5 strikeouts, projecting him to toss six strikeouts. He has already cleared this strikeout mark in four of his last six outings, including an eight-strikeout performance against the Giants on July 6.