Wednesday afternoon features two good pitching match-ups. First, Martin Perez and the Rangers face Jesse Hahn of the Athletics. Perez owns a 2.20 ERA, but his stats would indicate a much higher number. He allowed 18 hits, 11 walks, and two home runs in 16 1/3 innings, but just four runs. Opponents are just 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position, but six for 11 with just a man on first. Hahn has yet to pitch a full season in the majors. So far this year, his strikeout rate is up with 10 K in 12 innings.
A few minutes later, Edinson Volquez takes on Felix Hernandez as the Marlins play the Mariners. Volquez is undefeated against the Mariners in his career, 5-0 with a 2.66 ERA in eight games, seven starts. That despite having almost as many walks as strikeouts. Hernandez, who had good but not great walk numbers during his career, has yet to issue a free pass in 18 1/3 innings this year, striking out 15 along the way.
Finally, Madison Bumgarner battles Jason Vargas as the Giants visit the Royals. Both teams are off to disappointing starts. Bumgarner already owns a complete game this season, giving him 13 CGs since the start of the 2014 season. He’s tied with Clayton Kershaw for the most CG in that time period (Kershaw also pitching on Wednesday). Vargas owns a 0.66 ERA after two starts, reflecting his outstanding three-true outcomes. He allowed two walks while striking out 14 in 13 2/3 innings, and has not allowed a home run.
Enjoy!
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