Ariel Miranda (7-6) allowed four runs (all earned) on four hits and six walks while striking out six over 4.2 innings in Seattle's 4-2 defeat to the Angels on Sunday. He was charged with the loss.
Fantasy Impact
Miranda's last win was back on June 30. Since July, he has made it past the sixth inning in only one of his last seven starts. A chief reason is his severe fly-ball tendencies (52.2 FB%) which have lead to a noxious 12 home runs being hit over the 37.1 innings (2.91 HR/9) he has pitched in those starts. Although control has not been issue for Miranda up to now, the six walks on Sunday were the most the Cuban left-hander has allowed all year. Until he can right the ship, Miranda should, if at all possible, be avoided in all fantasy formats.