Jared Jones Strikes Out Eight in Loss to Phillies
by Chase Davis | Pirates Correspondent | Fri, Apr 12th 8:32am EDT
Jared Jones was handed his second loss of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Thursday, despite a solid performance with eight strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Fantasy Impact:
Jones's ability to keep the walks at bay, allowing none against a formidable Phillies lineup, was a highlight, even as he surrendered three earned runs on six hits. His season stats, boasting a 4.00 ERA, a stellar 0.94 WHIP, and an impressive 12.5 K/9 through three starts, suggest that Jones is on the right path, despite the Pirates' struggles to back him up offensively. The lack of support did little to tarnish his individual performance, which continues to be marked by a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (12.50) and an efficient 3.84 FIP. Fantasy managers should take note of Jones's high strikeout potential and low WHIP, as these indicators, combined with his ability to limit free passes, position him as a valuable asset in fantasy rotations, even as wins may be harder to come by on a Pirates team as the season progresses.
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