David Festa Falters, Twins Fall to Marlins 8-6David Festa struggled in Thursday's matchup against the Marlins, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings in the Twins' 8-6 loss.
Fantasy Impact
This performance reflects a continuation of Festa's challenging season, marked by a 4.90 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 13 starts. Despite a strong 10.8 K/9 rate, his inability to limit runs and manage deeper outings is concerning for fantasy managers. His FIP remains solid at 3.76, suggesting some bad luck with a .319 BABIP, but his inconsistency makes him a risky play in most fantasy formats. Moving forward, Festa's strikeout ability keeps him on the radar in deeper leagues, but his overall effectiveness needs to improve to become a reliable option.