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MICHAEL LORENZEN #24 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
7-6 W-L •
1.24 WHIP •
3.32 ERA
7-6 W-L
1.24 WHIP
3.32 ERA
Surrenders five runs in loss Lorenzen (3-2) took the loss in a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Nationals on Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings.
Impact Lorenzen struggled Saturday in allowing runs in four of the five innings he appeared despite tying a season high with five strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been inconsistent with a 1.77 ERA in three wins compared to a 10.13 mark in eight innings during two losses. He'll look to get back on track against Oakland next weekend.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Carries shutout into ninth Lorenzen (3-1) allowed three runs on nine hits and two walks over 8.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the White Sox.
Impact While the final stat line doesn't look overly impressive, Lorenzen kept the White Sox off the board through eight innings and extended his scoreless streak to 14 frames. He was knocked out of the game after coughing up a two-run double to Leury Garcia and was charged with a third run when Garcia scored later in the inning. Lorenzen will carry a 3.04 ERA into his projected home start against the Nationals next weekend.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits
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Tosses six scoreless frames in win Lorenzen (2-1) threw six scoreless innings against Cleveland on Monday, allowing three hits and four walks while striking out three to earn the win.
Impact Lorenzen had some control issues in the contest, as he threw only 49 of 93 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high four free passes. However, the right-hander worked around the walks by yielding only three hits and inducing two double plays. This was Lorenzen's second win and second quality start of the campaign, making him an intriguing pickup in fantasy leagues in which he isn't already rostered. The right-hander will carry a 2.93 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled to come in Chicago against the White Sox on Sunday.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Ward hits 2 homers, Angels top Guardians 3-0
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Yields four runs in loss Lorenzen (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over 3.1 innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against Houston.
Impact Lorenzen stumbled out of the gate Monday, coughing up a two-run shot to Yordan Alvarez in the first inning. In the fourth, he walked Jeremy Pena with the bases loaded before plunking Jose Siri just two pitches later. The 30-year-old saw his ERA jump to 4.82 through 9.1 innings across two appearances. Lorenzen is currently expected to face the Guardians at home next week.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 12, 2022 • MLB.COM
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APRIL 12, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Lorenzen has strong Angels debut in 6-2 victory over Miami
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Wins first Halo start Lorenzen (1-0) got the victory in Monday's 6-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one run on two hits with seven strikeouts in six innings.
Impact Lorenzen permitted just two baserunners and made one mistake -- a Jesus Sanchez fourth inning solo home run -- in submitting an impressive start. The 30-year-old had only started five games since his rookie season way back in 2015 prior to Monday's outing, but with the success he should stick around Los Angeles' six-man rotation for at least one more turn next Monday in Houston.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Alex Bregman delivers big hit, Astros take 3 of 4 from Halos
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Won't pursue two-way role Lorenzen is content to focus on a pitching role this season and won't pursue having an opportunity to hit, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Lorenzen worked as a starter, as a reliever, and occasionally as an outfielder during seven seasons in Cincinnati, though he logged only one big-league plate appearance in each of the past two campaigns. He appears to now be committed to pitching full time after signing with the Angels in the offseason and being tabbed to join the team's starting rotation. Lorenzen has started 26 contests in his major-league career, though 21 of those came in 2015 during his rookie campaign.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
