Cal Quantrill

Cal Quantrill dazzles in Rockies' tight victory

Cal Quantrill turned in a stellar performance on Friday, shutting down the Pirates over 7 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out nine, securing a 3-2 win for the Rockies. This outing was a significant improvement for Quantrill, whose season had been marred by a high 4.31 ERA and a modest 5.9 K/9. His ability to keep the ball out of play, evidenced by a .258 BABIP, finally paid dividends in this start. While his FIP remains a concern at 5.12, performances like this could hint at a turnaround if he maintains such control and strikeout ability. Fantasy managers should keep a cautious but optimistic eye on Quantrill, as consistency will be key to his value moving forward.