MacKenzie Gore allowed one earned run on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a strong performance that should have been enough for a win, Gore was saddled with the loss due to minimal run support from his Nationals teammates. His season ERA now sits at a respectable 3.12, complemented by a solid 10.7 K/9 rate, though his WHIP remains slightly elevated at 1.38, largely due to a high .400 BABIP indicating some bad luck. Fantasy managers should be encouraged by Gore's consistent strikeout abilities and his ability to limit runs, making him a valuable asset in most fantasy formats, especially if his luck on balls in play normalizes.