Birdsong Squeaks By: Giants Top Orioles 5-3
by Jesse Garcia | Giants Correspondent | Thu, Sep 19th 7:51am EDT
Hayden Birdsong earned a win Wednesday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings against the Orioles.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite the win, Birdsong's performance was hardly dominant, continuing a trend of middling outings that have characterized his season. With a 4.74 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP through 15 starts, his reliability as a fantasy option remains questionable. His decent strikeout rate (10.2 K/9) still offers some appeal in formats that reward strikeouts heavily, but his high FIP (5.03) and low strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.87) suggest potential volatility. Fantasy managers should consider Birdsong a risky play, best suited for matchups against weaker lineups or as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
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