Madison Bumagarner won on Sunday, but allowed three runs on five hits in seven innings against the Braves. He will finish August 3-2 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched. Bumgarner is 13-8 with a 2.49 ERA this season leading into his start in Chicago against the Cubs on September 3.
Fantasy Impact
Bumgarner is still a top-five SP, but his 4.14 ERA comes after posting a 1.75 ERA in July and 2.34 ERA in June. His three wins give him three or more wins in three different months this season and he leads the National League in innings pitched (187 2/3) while ranking top-three in the league in strikeouts (207) and ERA. Current Cubs have a .579 OPS in 150 career at-bats against Bumgarner and he is 5-5 with a 3.21 ERA on the road this season.