Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer continued his string of steady pitching performances to open the season, allowing only one run in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday at Cleveland. He took the loss, though, facing off against an equally hot Paul Byrd, who pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings. Duchscherer gave up four hits and two walks, striking out six. (Updated 05/13/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Duchscherer has yet to allow more than two earned runs in any of his five starts this season. He has settled in as a starting pitcher after spending the past few seasons as a setup man and is beginning to merit mixed-league consideration, especially in leagues where he still qualifies as a relief pitcher. His next start -- and second of Fantasy Week 7 -- is scheduled for Sunday at Atlanta. (Updated 05/13/2008).
Duchscherer gave up one run and four hits in 6 2-3 innings in Oakland's 4-0 loss to the Indians on Tuesday. (Updated 05/14/2008)
Advice
Duchscherer, who had won his previous two starts, has yielded two earned runs or less in all five of his starts this season. He is 3-2 with a 2.20 ERA.
Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer continued his string of steady pitching performances to open the season, allowing only one run in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday at Cleveland. He took the loss, though, facing off against an equally hot Paul Byrd, who pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings. Duchscherer gave up four hits and two walks, striking out six. (Updated 05/13/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Duchscherer has yet to allow more than two earned runs in any of his five starts this season. He has settled in as a starting pitcher after spending the past few seasons as a setup man and is beginning to merit mixed-league consideration, especially in leagues where he still qualifies as a relief pitcher. His next start -- and second of Fantasy Week 7 -- is scheduled for Sunday at Atlanta. (Updated 05/13/2008).
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