Justin Verlander grinds through five for a win
by Chris Schommer | Astros Correspondent | Sun, Sep 15th 7:40am EDT
Justin Verlander managed to secure a win despite a mediocre outing, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Angels.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance, while not his sharpest, slightly improves his rather bloated 5.20 ERA and 1.37 WHIP for the season. Verlander's diminished strikeout rate of 7.3 K/9 continues to be a concern for fantasy managers, indicating a potential decline in his dominance. His 5.08 FIP suggests that his struggles this season aren't just bad luck but perhaps a deeper underlying issue. Moving forward, fantasy managers should temper their expectations and consider matchups more carefully when deciding to start him.
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