James Paxton Prevails, Red Sox Top Royals 9-5
by Matthew Adam | Red Sox Correspondent | Tue, Aug 6th 6:32am EDT
James Paxton delivered a solid performance, earning a win as the Red Sox defeated the Royals 9-5 on Monday.
Fantasy Impact:
He pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four. This outing slightly lowers his season ERA from 4.42 and should offer some relief to fantasy managers concerned about his elevated 4.89 FIP and modest strikeout rate of 6.6 K/9. Paxton's ability to secure wins, now totaling nine on the season, remains a redeeming factor in leagues where wins are highly valued. However, his WHIP and low strikeout numbers still limit his upside in most fantasy formats.
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