MLB Home Run Props for Friday, May 3: Josh Bell vs. the Athletics
The Miami Marlins, including Josh Bell (.231 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including no home run), take on starter JP Sears and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Friday at 9:40 PM ET.
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Marlins vs. Athletics Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, May 3, 2024
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Location: Oakland, California
- Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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Will Josh Bell Hit a Home Run?
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| Prop | O/U | Over Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Home Runs | 0.5 | +450 |
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Josh Bell vs. JP Sears
Josh Bell Stats
- Bell has been key for Miami with 23 hits, an OBP of .273 plus a slugging percentage of .306.
- He has hit a home run in 12.1% of his games in 2024 (four of 33), and 2.9% of his trips to the plate.
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JP Sears Stats
- Sears makes the start for the Athletics in his seventh of the season. He holds a record of 1-2 with a 4.64 ERA and 24 Ks in 33 2/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty's last appearance came on Saturday versus the Baltimore Orioles, as he tossed 6 1/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers, the 28-year-old's 4.64 ERA ranks 68th, 1.121 WHIP ranks 41st, and 6.5 K/9 ranks 71st this season.
- Athletics hurlers have combined to give up 26 home runs (0.8 per game). That's the fifth-fewest homers allowed in the majors.
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Josh Bell's Last 5 Games vs. Athletics
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2023 | JP Sears | 1-for-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6/21/2023 | Paul Blackburn | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 6/20/2023 | Ken Waldichuk | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 4/5/2023 | Kyle Muller | 1-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 4/3/2023 | James Kaprielian | 0-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
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