Hayden Birdsong shines, Giants fall short
by Chris Schommer | Giants Correspondent | Sat, Aug 24th 8:27am EDT
Hayden Birdsong delivered a solid performance in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners, allowing no earned runs on just one hit over four innings, though he did issue four walks and struck out five.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite the strong outing, Birdsong's season has been a mixed bag, characterized by a high strikeout rate (10.7 K/9) alongside control issues, as evidenced by his 2.08 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 4.57 ERA. His ability to limit hits (.269 BABIP) yet struggle with walks contributed to his early exit after 80 pitches, preventing him from qualifying for a win. Fantasy managers should appreciate the strikeouts and low hit totals but remain wary of the walks and his potential for high pitch counts limiting his innings. Birdsong remains a high-risk, high-reward option in fantasy leagues, particularly in formats that heavily penalize walks.
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