Mon May 19 22:10:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Pepiot Poised for Strikeout Success Against Astros

**TAMPA, FL -** Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot is emerging as a reliable force on the mound, and analysts predict he’ll continue his success in tonight’s game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.

Pepiot, with a 2-5 record and a 3.93 ERA over nine starts, has impressed recently. He has racked up 45 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings. He has held several strong offensive teams to under 2.5 earned runs, including the Padres, Yankees, and Phillies. He also managed to strike out over 5.5 hitters in half of his starts.

“Pepiot has been throwing the baseball well lately,” says sports analyst Quinn Allen. “He’s striking out around one hitter per inning in home outings and will eclipse his K total tonight.” Allen highlighted the Astros’ tendency to strike out, averaging 7.72 strikeouts per game. He recommends betting on Pepiot to achieve Over 5.5 strikeouts (+116 at Caesars).

Allen also predicted that Christian Walker will get at least one hit tonight and that Brandon Lowe will also get a hit.

While the Rays’ pitching staff has been solid, Pepiot is fast becoming a standout in the rotation. Fans are eager to see if he can maintain his momentum against the Astros tonight.

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