MLB Home Run Props for Thursday, April 18: Taylor Ward vs. the Rays
On Thursday, Taylor Ward (coming off going 3-for-5 with an RBI) and the Los Angeles Angels play the Tampa Bay Rays, whose starting pitcher will be Ryan Pepiot. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET.
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Angels vs. Rays Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSUN
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Will Taylor Ward Hit a Home Run?
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
| Prop | O/U | Over Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | 0.5 | +450 |
Bet on Taylor Ward player props with BetMGM
Taylor Ward vs. Ryan Pepiot
Taylor Ward Stats
- Ward is batting .312 for Los Angeles with a team-high 21 RBI.
- He ranks fourth in homers and second in RBI among all batters in MLB play.
- He has hit a home run in six games this year (33.3%), leaving the park in 7.5% of his chances at the plate.
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Ryan Pepiot Stats
- Pepiot makes the start for the Rays in his fourth of the season. He holds a record of 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA and 20 Ks in 16 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's most recent time out was on Saturday versus the San Francisco Giants, as he tossed five innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing five hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 5.40, with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings in three contests this year. Opposing hitters have a .200 batting average against him.
- Rays pitchers have allowed 29 total home runs at a clip of 1.5 per game (second-most in baseball).
Catch MLB action all season long on Fubo!
Taylor Ward's Last 5 Games vs. Rays
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2024 | Zack Littell | 3-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 1 |
| 4/16/2024 | Aaron Civale | 0-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 4/15/2024 | Zach Eflin | 2-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 4/10/2024 | Zack Littell | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 4/9/2024 | Aaron Civale | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.