Pablo Lopez Shines in Twins' Victory Over Mets
by Jesse Garcia | Twins Correspondent | Wed, Jul 31st 9:53pm EDT
Pablo Lopez delivered a strong performance in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mets, tossing six innings and allowing just two earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat turbulent season for Lopez, whose ERA stood at a less-than-stellar 4.73 entering the game. However, his solid WHIP of 1.14 and high strikeout rate (10.3 K/9) continue to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories that reward strikeouts and WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.07) and a reasonable BABIP (.296) suggests that he can be effective when on his game, as evidenced by this latest performance. Fantasy managers should consider Lopez a viable starting option, especially when he shows signs of consistency like in this outing.
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