Jameson Taillon dominates Mets, Cubs cruise to 8-1 victory
by Chris Schommer | Cubs Correspondent | Sun, Jun 23rd 9:54am EDT
Jameson Taillon delivered a stellar performance in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Mets, tossing seven innings of one-run ball while scattering six hits, striking out ten, and issuing no walks.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing was a bright spot in what has been a solid season for Taillon, lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.90 and improving his record to 4-3. His 10 strikeouts in the game marked a season high, showcasing his ability to dominate when on top of his game. Despite a somewhat modest strikeout rate of 7.0 K/9 this season, performances like this one affirm his value in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward innings pitched and strikeouts. His consistent control, evidenced by a strong 3.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio, also helps mitigate any damage, making him a reliable option moving forward.
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