RP - Kansas City Royals
- Age 31
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- Throws: R
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Lucas Erceg allowed two hits without a walk or strikeout while tossing a scoreless frame to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Fantasy Impact
After Sunday's win over the Twins, Erceg now has a 6.00 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 12 saves, six blown saves and one hold across 26 appearances. The Royals entered the bottom of the ninth inning with a five-run lead. That lead was given up by Beck Way, who gave up four total earned runs. Erceg was then called upon to clean it up, where he gave up another two hits. Alex Lange has gotten the three previous saves, but it's anyone's guess who gets the next.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that he will play the matchups in the ninth inning for the short term.
Fantasy Impact
Quatraro added that he still views Erceg as the long-term closer. Alex Lange recorded his first save on Wednesday after Erceg blew his sixth save of the season on Tuesday.
Lucas Erceg took his second consecutive loss on Saturday, allowing five straight hits, including a home run, and three runs, without recording an out.
Fantasy Impact
After this outing, Erceg has a 6.33 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP with 11 saves, three wins and three losses across 21.1 innings. He's allowed at least two earned runs in three straight appearances, and has allowed a run in five of his last six chances. The Royals have to look to someone else for their next save opportunity.
Lucas Erceg worked around a walk in a scoreless frame to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
After Sunday's win, Erceg now has a 3.26 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 11 saves and one hold across 20 appearances. This was his first save since May 5 and puts him in fifth for the league's lead. He had allowed a run in his two previous outings, so it's nice to see him get back on track.
Lucas Erceg struck out one batter while allowing no hits and one walk over a scoreless frame to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Guardians.
Fantasy Impact
After Tuesday's win, Erceg now has a 3.52 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 10 saves across 17 appearances. He's gone seven appearances without allowing an earned run, and he's picked up two wins and five saves during that streak.
