Kyle Gibson's effort not enough in tight contest
by Chris Schommer | Cardinals Correspondent | Sun, Aug 4th 8:14am EDT
Kyle Gibson delivered a mixed performance, allowing four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Saturday's narrow 5-4 victory over the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite the Cardinals clinching the win, Gibson's outing was a bit of a rollercoaster, highlighted by a decent strikeout count but marred by the four runs that crossed the plate under his watch. This outing nudged his ERA slightly upwards, maintaining his season's theme of being reliably mediocre. His season metrics, including a 4.04 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP, paint the picture of a mid-rotation starter who can eat innings but isn't necessarily a difference-maker in fantasy lineups. Fantasy managers should continue to view Gibson as a potential streaming option rather than a staple in their rotation, especially in matchups against less formidable lineups.
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