**Javier Assad's Mixed Outing in Cubs' Narrow Victory**
by Jesse Garcia | Cubs Correspondent | Wed, Jun 12th 11:38pm EDT
Javier Assad pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rays.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance was a bit of a stumble in terms of innings depth, but Assad managed to keep his team in the game, which ultimately led to a Cubs victory. His season ERA slightly increased to 2.81, and his WHIP now stands at 1.24. While these numbers still reflect a solid season, fantasy managers might be slightly concerned about his inability to go deeper into games, as seen in this outing. However, his decent strikeout rate (8.8 K/9) and reasonable control (2.40 K/BB ratio) should keep him relevant in most fantasy formats.
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