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Michael Pineda

Michael Pineda solid against Orioles

by Chris Zolli | Sat, Apr 29th 3:11pm EDT

Michael Pineda allowed two runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Orioles on Saturday. Pineda walked one and struck out eight, leaving in the sixth inning after throwing 101 pitches. He has a 3.77 ERA this season and will face the Cubs in Chicago on May 5.

Fantasy Impact:

A high pitch count killed Pineda, as he had a shutout into the sixth before allowing a run to Baltimore and leaving. The biggest thing for fantasy owners is that Pineda now has 37 strikeouts and only four walks in 28 2/3 innings this season, showcasing ridiculous ratios this early. Current Cubs only have 17 at-bats against Pineda, with Ben Zobrist going 2-for-12 and Anthony Rizzo knotching a triple, and he has never pitched at Wrigley Field.

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