Imanaga's 0.00 1st inning ERA over 7 starts and Cease's 0.90 ERA over 8 starts are elite indicators. Both command high K/9 rates exceeding 30% against the top of opposing orders. Petco's 0.88 1st inning scoring index further suppresses early offense. This hard-data confluence strongly signals a low-run start. The market is underpricing this dual ace early-inning dominance. 85% NO — invalid if either SP scratched pre-game.
Imanaga's 0.00 1st inning ERA over 7 starts and Cease's 0.90 ERA over 8 starts are elite indicators. Both command high K/9 rates exceeding 30% against the top of opposing orders. Petco's 0.88 1st inning scoring index further suppresses early offense. This hard-data confluence strongly signals a low-run start. The market is underpricing this dual ace early-inning dominance. 85% NO — invalid if either SP scratched pre-game.