Looper loses on solo homer: Cardinals SP Braden Looper allowed just one run -- a solo homer by J.J. Hardy -- in five innings Wednesday against the Brewers, but it was enough to doom him as CC Sabathia tossed a complete-game shutout in a 3-0 win for Milwaukee. The Brewers stranded seven runners during Looper's stint, leaving the bases loaded in the third and two on in the fifth. He allowed seven hits and two walks while striking out four. (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/27/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Looper is 0-3 in his last five starts and has allowed two or fewer earned runs in three of those outings. He has run into some really good pitching and has also received very bad run support. It's really hit or miss with Looper and that primarily keeps him as a low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Monday against the Braves. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 18 (July 28-Aug. 3) with his second start coming against the Phillies. (Updated 07/23/2008).
No information available at this time.
Looper loses on solo homer: Cardinals SP Braden Looper allowed just one run -- a solo homer by J.J. Hardy -- in five innings Wednesday against the Brewers, but it was enough to doom him as CC Sabathia tossed a complete-game shutout in a 3-0 win for Milwaukee. The Brewers stranded seven runners during Looper's stint, leaving the bases loaded in the third and two on in the fifth. He allowed seven hits and two walks while striking out four. (Updated 07/23/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/27/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Looper is 0-3 in his last five starts and has allowed two or fewer earned runs in three of those outings. He has run into some really good pitching and has also received very bad run support. It's really hit or miss with Looper and that primarily keeps him as a low-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Monday against the Braves. He is on track to be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 18 (July 28-Aug. 3) with his second start coming against the Phillies. (Updated 07/23/2008).
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