Effective in no-decision Allen allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out three across 6.2 innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Wednesday. Impact The left-handed hurler needed only 76 pitches (47 of which were strikes) to get through 6.2 frames, and he finished with his second straight quality start after failing to record such an effort in his first seven outings of the campaign. Allen didn't fool many hitters, inducing only six swinging strikes and tallying a mere three punchouts, but a fourth-inning solo homer by Adalberto Mondesi was the only extra-base hit he allowed. Over his past two starts, Allen has allowed just three earned runs and six hits across 12.2 frames. It remains to be seen if he'll remain in the rotation, however, as Triston McKenzie was activated from the injured list Wednesday and is slated to start against the Royals on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
