понедельник, 7 мая 2012 г.

Monday's streaking and slumping starting pitchers

Streaking

Lance Lynn, St. Louis Cardinals (5-0, 1.60 ERA)

Lynn gave up two runs for the first time this season in his last start, improving to 5-0 with a 12-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The win made him the NL’s first five-game winner as he struck out six and walked one while sitting down 15 consecutive Pirates at one point. With five pitches in his arsenal, Lynn’s giving batters fits right now.

Ted Lilly, Los Angeles Dodgers (3-0, 1.38 ERA)

Lilly had to leave his last outing early with a strained oblique, but is expected to be 100 percent for Monday’s date with the Giants. His 1.38 ERA puts him fourth in the league. The 36-year-old veteran lefty has just 15 strikeouts compared to nine walks this year.

Slumping

Francisco Liriano, Minnesota Twins (0-4, 9.97 ERA)

Liriano returned to the rotation last week after the club skipped his turn before that, but couldn’t snap his winless skid. He looked great at times, but also allowed a pair of solo homers and walked three while putting the leadoff batter on base in five innings during the 4-0 loss to the Angels.

Yovani Gallardo, Milwaukee Brewers (1-3, 5.79 ERA)

After getting pounded by the Cardinals, Gallardo managed to throw six quality innings against Padres. However, he still took the loss in a 5-0 decision, and is winless in five starts. He gave up four home runs in his first start of the season, but hasn’t allowed another since then.

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