Jake Woodford Shines, Pirates Still Fall Short
by Jesse Garcia | Pirates Correspondent | Thu, Aug 1st 8:08am EDT
Jake Woodford delivered a strong performance, allowing just two hits and zero runs over five innings while striking out three in the Pirates' 5-4 loss to the Astros.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite his solid outing, Woodford's season stats remain less than stellar, with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP over three games. This latest performance could be a sign of turning things around, but fantasy managers should remain cautious. His low strikeout rate (6.8 K/9) and high FIP (5.28) suggest that he might not yet be a reliable option for fantasy rosters. Woodford's ability to maintain control, as evidenced by zero walks in this outing, is a positive sign, but he'll need more consistency before becoming a fantasy staple.
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