Byrd finally breaks winless streak: Indians SP Paul Byrd (4-10) allowed a run and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings for his first victory since June 6 during Monday's 5-2 win against the Angels. He was 0-5 with a 7.76 ERA in his previous six starts. Byrd worked with runners on base in five of the first six innings Monday, stranding five in scoring position. The Angels had two on and one out in the sixth when Byrd was replaced by Rafael Perez, who retired Chone Figgins on a double play grounder. Byrd walked two and struck out five. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The former Angels right-hander came in 1-8 with a 6.94 ERA on the road. The last time Byrd pitched at Angel Stadium, on April 9, he retired nine of 16 batters and gave up three homers in a 9-5 loss. He allowed fewer than three runs for the first time in seven starts Monday. Byrd is an aging veteran that is struggling for one of the worst teams in the AL. Treat him as an AL-only Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Twins. Byrd is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA against Minnesota this season. (Updated 07/22/2008).
No information available at this time.
Byrd finally breaks winless streak: Indians SP Paul Byrd (4-10) allowed a run and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings for his first victory since June 6 during Monday's 5-2 win against the Angels. He was 0-5 with a 7.76 ERA in his previous six starts. Byrd worked with runners on base in five of the first six innings Monday, stranding five in scoring position. The Angels had two on and one out in the sixth when Byrd was replaced by Rafael Perez, who retired Chone Figgins on a double play grounder. Byrd walked two and struck out five. (Updated 07/22/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
The former Angels right-hander came in 1-8 with a 6.94 ERA on the road. The last time Byrd pitched at Angel Stadium, on April 9, he retired nine of 16 batters and gave up three homers in a 9-5 loss. He allowed fewer than three runs for the first time in seven starts Monday. Byrd is an aging veteran that is struggling for one of the worst teams in the AL. Treat him as an AL-only Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday against the Twins. Byrd is 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA against Minnesota this season. (Updated 07/22/2008).
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