Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.
Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles (pictured)
Matusz got a no-decision despite allowing one run on three hits in six innings. He has allowed two runs in 12 innings in his last two starts to lower his ERA to 5.08.
Edwin Jackson, Chicago White Sox
Jackson gave up a run with 7 Ks in a six-inning no-decision. He has allowed two runs with 13 Ks in 13 innings in two starts since being dealt to Chicago, and is 7-10 with a 4.83 ERA on the year.
Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals
Schumaker went 2-4 with a Grand Slam to raise his average to .260.
Yuniesky Betancourt, Kansas City Royals
Betancourt went 3 for 3 with a HR (9) and two RBIs (48) to raise his average to .263.
Doug Fister, Seattle Mariners
Fister gave up one run with five strikeouts in six innings to improve to 4-8 with a 3.86 ERA. He has lost some of his luster, but is still a solid WHIP & ERA option in deep leagues.
Potent Middle Relievers
Matt Thornton, CHW 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (60 Ks, 44 IP)
Carlos Fisher, CIN 3-1/3 IP, 0 Runs, 5 Ks
Bill Bray, CIN 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (14 Ks, 12-2/3 IP)
Phil Coke, DET 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (38 Ks, 45 IP)
Esmerling Vasquez, ARI 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (44 Ks, 41 IP)
D.J. Carrasco, ARI 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (48 Ks, 59-2/3 IP)
Guillermo, SF 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (29 Ks, 42-2/3 IP)
Javier Lopez, SF 2/3 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (26 Ks, 43 IP)
Originally published at LestersLegends.com.
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