Randy Vasquez dazzles in shutout performance against Nationals
by Emily Maingi | Padres Correspondent | Wed, Jul 24th 10:23am EDT
Randy Vasquez delivered a gem on Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, no walks, and striking out one in a 4-0 victory over the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers given Vasquez's rocky season stats, including a 4.17 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. His performance in this game could hint at a turning point, especially considering his ability to limit walks and hits, which has been a challenge throughout the season. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious; his low strikeout rate (5.7 K/9) and high FIP (4.79) suggest that he might not sustain this level of effectiveness. His success in this outing was likely aided by a favorable matchup and some good fortune on balls in play. Keep an eye on his next few starts to see if this performance is the start of a trend or just a one-off.
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