Carlos Quentin broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam, leading the White Sox over the Angels 6-1 Wednesday in John Lackey's long-awaited season debut. Sidelined since March 21 because of a strained triceps, Lackey allowed one run and six hits in seven innings. He retired 14 of 15 batters during one stretch and finished with four strikeouts and one walk. He threw 99 pitches. Paul Konerko's bid for a possible tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh was caught on the warning track by seven-time Gold Glove center fielder Torii Hunter, who made an over-the-shoulder grab. Jermaine Dye was held up at third on Joe Crede's double to right-center, and Swisher flied out as Lackey let out an exuberant yell and punched the air with his fist. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lackey gave up singles to his first three batters, including a run-scoring hit by Quentin. The Angels tied it in the fifth on Mike Napoli's sacrifice fly and Lackey would eventually take a no decision in his 2008 debut. Lackey had never been on the disabled list during his six previous major league seasons, but he didn't let that bother him Wednesday. He looked like an ace coming off the DL and Fantasy owners will want to add him ASAP (owned in 67 percent of leagues). He is usually a must-start Fantasy SP when healthy. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday at Toronto. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25) with his second start coming in a rematch against the White Sox. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Lackey threw 99 pitches over seven innings, allowing a run and six hits while striking out four and walking one in his first start of the season Wednesday against the White Sox. (Updated 05/15/2008)
Advice
The All-Star right-hander retired 14 of 15 batters during one stretch. Lackey, who had never been on the disabled list during his six previous major league seasons, was sidelined since March 21 because of a strained triceps. Last season he finished third in the AL Cy Young voting with a career-best 19-9 record and led the league with a 3.01 ERA.
Carlos Quentin broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam, leading the White Sox over the Angels 6-1 Wednesday in John Lackey's long-awaited season debut. Sidelined since March 21 because of a strained triceps, Lackey allowed one run and six hits in seven innings. He retired 14 of 15 batters during one stretch and finished with four strikeouts and one walk. He threw 99 pitches. Paul Konerko's bid for a possible tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh was caught on the warning track by seven-time Gold Glove center fielder Torii Hunter, who made an over-the-shoulder grab. Jermaine Dye was held up at third on Joe Crede's double to right-center, and Swisher flied out as Lackey let out an exuberant yell and punched the air with his fist. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lackey gave up singles to his first three batters, including a run-scoring hit by Quentin. The Angels tied it in the fifth on Mike Napoli's sacrifice fly and Lackey would eventually take a no decision in his 2008 debut. Lackey had never been on the disabled list during his six previous major league seasons, but he didn't let that bother him Wednesday. He looked like an ace coming off the DL and Fantasy owners will want to add him ASAP (owned in 67 percent of leagues). He is usually a must-start Fantasy SP when healthy. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday at Toronto. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25) with his second start coming in a rematch against the White Sox. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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