Jake Irvin Shines in Solid Outing Against Braves
by Jesse Garcia | Nationals Correspondent | Thu, Sep 12th 8:00am EDT
Jake Irvin delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on two hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Braves.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers given Irvin's somewhat bloated 4.19 ERA and 10-12 record entering the game. His ability to limit hits and maintain a decent WHIP of 1.19 this season, coupled with today's performance, suggests potential for more reliable starts. However, his modest strikeout rate (7.6 K/9) and higher FIP (4.37) indicate that while he can be a solid contributor in deeper leagues, expecting him to be a fantasy ace might be a stretch. Managers should consider matchups carefully when slotting Irvin into their rotation.
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