APRIL 28, 2023•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Host Blue Jays have had trouble with Mariners latelyThe visiting Seattle Mariners will bring some good and some bitter memories for the Toronto Blue Jays when the teams open a three-game serie...
Harper On The Verge Of Incredibly Quick Comeback for PhilliesBryce Harper is making a near-miraculous comeback from Tommy John surgery and the Philadelphia Phillies couldn’t be more thankful.
APRIL 28, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Craig Kimbrel - Grabs third saveKimbrel struck out two in an inning Thursday, earning the save against the Mariners in a 1-0 victory.
ImpactKimbrel capped the Phillies' shutout win with a perfect ninth inning, earning his third save of the season. After a rocky start to the season, Kimbrell has gone eight straight appearances without allowing a run, lowering his ERA to 4.09 with a 1.27 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB. Still, it's hard to rely on Kimbrel as a source of saves, despite his recent success, while he splits ninth-inning duties with Jose Alvarado.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matt Strahm - Stymies SeattleStrahm (2-2) earned the win Thursday, allowing no runs on two hits over 5.1 innings against the Mariners. He struck out five.
ImpactThe Mariners couldn't get anything going against Strahm, mustering just two hits, as the Phillies picked up a 1-0 win. It's already the third scoreless outing for Strahm this season as he lowers his ERA to 2.31 with a 0.81 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB in 23.1 innings this season. The 31-year-old left-hander has done an impressive job stabilizing the back of Philadelphia's rotation early this year. Strahm tentatively lines up to face the Dodgers on the road in his next start.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
George Kirby - Excellent despite lossKirby (2-2) took a hard-luck loss Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over eight innings against Philadelphia. He struck out seven.
ImpactKirby faced little resistance from the Phillies on Thursday, as he allowed just one run in a career-high eight innings. Unfortunately, he got no help from his offense as the Mariners fell 1-0, handing Kirby a loss despite his dominant performance. Since allowing four runs in his first start, Kirby has strung together four straight quality starts. He lowered his ERA to 2.93 with a 0.95 WHIP and a sparkling 24:2 K:BB. The 25-year-old right-hander currently lines up to face the A's in his next outing.
APRIL 27, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Phillies hot as World Series rematch against Astros looms
The Philadelphia Phillies are finally getting hot as they head to Houston for a World Series rematch with the AstrosAPRIL 27, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kirby's complete game for naught as offense faltersPHILADELPHIA -- George Kirby was the losing pitcher on Thursday despite throwing the entirety of the Mariners’ 1-0 defeat to the Phillies. I...
APRIL 27, 2023•MLB.COM
