Eric Lauer (4-4) earned the win Monday against the Pirates, tossing five shutout innings while allowing three hits and no walks. He struck out three.
Fantasy Impact
Lauer was excellent on Monday, scattering just three hits over five dominant innings. He kept hitters off balance and demonstrated great control. This season, he holds a 3.50 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 69.1 innings with 67 strikeouts. He's been serving as a hybrid sixth starter / swingman role, so it's not certain he'll make another start this weekend. If he does, he'll take on the Giants.