Nestor Cortes Jr. shines, Yankees fall short
by Chris Schommer | Yankees Correspondent | Sat, Jul 6th 7:02am EDT
Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered a solid outing, allowing just one earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over six innings in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite his commendable performance, the lack of run support and bullpen follow-through left him without a decision. Cortes Jr.'s season ERA now sits at an impressive 3.41, complemented by a 1.08 WHIP and a 8.6 K/9 rate, indicating his consistent ability to limit base runners and rack up strikeouts. His performance today, characterized by high strikeout numbers and minimal damage, should reassure fantasy managers about his reliability, even though his win-loss record doesn't reflect his effectiveness. Moving forward, Cortes Jr. remains a strong fantasy option, particularly in leagues that value strikeouts and WHIP.
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