MAY 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
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MAY 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Zack Greinke - Allows four runs in no-decision Greinke yielded four runs on nine hits over four innings in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Greinke worked around a handful of hits through four scoreless innings before the Blue Jays finally jumped him in the fifth. He allowed a leadoff homer to Rowdy Tellez followed by four straight base hits before he was lifted from the contest. The 37-year-old righty has gone four innings in three straight starts, allowing 11 runs and three homers during that span. Greinke will carry a 4.23 ERA into his projected start next weekend at home against the Rangers.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Pressly - Slams door for sixth save Pressly struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Impact Pressly was called upon to protect a 7-4 lead and quickly retired the side on just 13 pitches. It was his first scoreless outing since April 27 and he's now converted all six of his save chances this season. The 32-year-old owns a 1.80 ERA and 17:3 K:BB over 15 innings.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Hot streak continues Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over Toronto.
Impact Alvarez turned in his fourth straight multi-hit performance and has six such games over his last seven appearances, raising his season batting average from .303 to .362 during that span. The slugging lefty has racked up 16 extra-base hits and is sporting a terrific 1.033 OPS this season.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Tucker - Ignites offense in victory Tucker went 2-for-3 with a triple, a home run, a walk, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Tucker came home on a bases-loaded walk in the second inning and followed that up with an RBI triple and a run scored in the third. He capped off his big day at the plate with a three-run blast to put the Astros ahead 7-0 in the fourth. The 24-year-old owns a .651 OPS with 11 extra-base hits through 132 plate appearances.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nate Pearson - Struggles with command Pearson (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and five walks over 2.1 frames while taking a loss against Houston on Sunday.
Impact Not only did Pearson walk five batters and throw just 28 of 64 pitches for strikes, but he also failed to record a strikeout in the short outing. The 6-foot-6 righty walked in a run during the second inning and was chased from the game after allowing three straight Astros on base in the third. He missed the first month of the season with a groin injury but looked solid in his season debut with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. Pearson will look for better results in his projected start at home against the Phillies next weekend.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
