Kirby Yates shuts down Rays, secures save in 3-0 victory
by Chris Schommer | Rangers Correspondent | Sat, Jul 6th 8:49am EDT
Kirby Yates delivered a flawless performance, tossing a hitless inning with two strikeouts to notch a save in the Rangers' 3-0 win over the Rays on Friday.
Fantasy Impact:
Yates's precision on the mound was evident as he required only 16 pitches to retire the side, maintaining his stellar season-long metrics. With a microscopic 0.89 ERA and a WHIP to match, coupled with an impressive 12.8 K/9 rate, Yates continues to be a top-tier fantasy option. His ability to suppress hits, evidenced by a .220 BABIP, and his consistent save conversion, now tallying 12 saves without a blown save, make him a reliable asset in all fantasy formats. His performance should keep him firmly entrenched as the closer, and fantasy managers can confidently deploy him in their lineups moving forward.
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