Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
John Buck, Toronto Blue Jays
The Jays’ catcher had another solid game. He went 1-for-2 with 3 RBI. He’s hitting .276 with 23 RBI on the year.
Scott Rolen, Cincinnati Reds
Rolen went 2-for-4 with a HR and 3 RBIs. He’s hitting .271 with 7 HR and 18 RBI.
Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds
Arroyo threw a complete game giving up 2 runs to improve to 3-2 with a 4.78 ERA.
Luke Scott, Baltimore Orioles
Scott went 3-for-4 with a HR (7) to raise his average to .245.
Jake Westbrook, Cleveland Indians
Westbrook threw a complete game giving up 1 run with 8 Ks to improve to 2-2 with a 4.27 ERA.
Troy Glaus, Atlanta Braves
Glaus went 3-for-5 with 2 runs a HR (5), and 2 RBI. He’s hitting .283 with 25 RBI.
Eric Hinske, Atlanta Braves
Hinske went 2-for-3 with a HR and 4 RBI- He’s hitting .360 with 17 RBI.
Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals
Guillen went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI. He’s hitting .255 with 25 RBI.
Jeff Francis, Colorado Rockies
Francis gave up 1 run with 6 Ks in 7 innings in a no-decision in his first start of the year.
Joel Pineiro, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (pictured)
Pineiro, one of my streaming options yesterday, threw a complete game shutout allowing 4 hits with 5 Ks. He improved to 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA.
Wade LeBlanc, San Diego Padres
LeBlanc, my other streaming options yesterday, was handed a loss despite giving up 1 run on 2 hits in 7 innings. He fell to 2-1 with a 1.54 ERA.
Potent Middle Relievers:
Darren Oliver, TEX: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (18 Ks, 17-2/3 IP)
Frank Francisco, TEX: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (17 Ks, 15-2/3 IP)
Scott Downs, TOR: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (13 Ks, 18-1/3 IP)
Mitchell Boggs, STL: 2 IP, 0 Runs, 4 Ks (14 Ks, 15-1/3 IP)
Manny Acosta, NYM: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (13 Ks, 9 IP)
Eric O’Flaherty, ATL: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (13 Ks, 15-1/3 IP)
Carlos Villanueva, MIL: 1/3 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (27 Ks, 20-2/3 IP)
Also check out:
– Fantasy Baseball Streaming Pitcher Options for 5/17/10
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