Falter Shines in Pirates' Tight Victory
by Jesse Garcia | Pirates Correspondent | Wed, Sep 11th 9:52pm EDT
Bailey Falter delivered a sterling performance in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins, tossing 7.1 innings of shutout ball.
Fantasy Impact:
He allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out five. This outing was a breath of fresh air for Falter, whose season has been marred by a middling 4.20 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. The strong start should provide a boost to his confidence and possibly stabilize his standing in fantasy rotations, especially in deeper leagues. However, his season-long metrics, including a modest 6.2 K/9 and a 4.37 FIP, suggest that fantasy managers should temper expectations. While the performance is encouraging, consistency will be key for Falter moving forward.
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