Kyle Gibson stumbles, Cardinals crumble in loss
by Chris Schommer | Cardinals Correspondent | Sun, Jul 28th 8:18am EDT
Kyle Gibson struggled in Saturday's 14-3 defeat to the Nationals, allowing two earned runs on six hits and three walks over five innings, failing to record a strikeout.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance marks a deviation from his season averages, particularly his 8.1 K/9 rate, suggesting an off day at the mound. Gibson's inability to strike out any batters and his elevated WHIP in this outing could be concerning signs for fantasy managers relying on him for strikeouts and ratio help. Given his season-long metrics, such as a solid 3.97 ERA and a decent 1.34 WHIP, this game might be a blip rather than a trend, but it's a reminder of the volatility that can come with starting pitchers. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of rebound or further regression.
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