Paul Blackburn battles through, A's edge Angels 5-4
by Chris Schommer | Mets Correspondent | Sat, Jul 27th 9:33am EDT
Paul Blackburn earned a win despite a shaky outing against the Angels on Friday.
Fantasy Impact:
He allowed four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings. Despite the less-than-stellar performance, Blackburn's ability to secure a win in a close 5-4 game adds a positive note to his fantasy value. However, his season-long metrics, including a middling 4.41 ERA and a low 6.7 K/9, suggest that he remains a risky play in most fantasy formats. His decent WHIP of 1.16 and a favorable BABIP of .252 indicate some level of effectiveness, but fantasy managers should be wary of his limited strikeout potential and elevated FIP of 4.69. Blackburn's role as a starter gives him opportunities for wins, but his overall impact might be limited to deeper leagues or as a streaming option based on matchups.
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