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2011 Fantasy Baseball Daily Fix: Sabathia, Verlander Each Notch Their Tenth Win

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CC Sabathia became the first 10-game winner in the league after scattering 7 hits over 8 innings, while only giving up one run and striking out 9.  The Yankees, for all the turmoil this year and all the injuries find themselves tied for first place.
 
CC beat Justin Verlander by only a few hours, but there is no better pitcher in the league right now than Verlander.  He tossed another gem (8 innings, 0 earned runs, 14 strikeouts and only 4 hits).  Over his last 3 games, stretching 26 innings, he has only given up 1 run.

Tony Sipp of the Cleveland Indians, gave new meaning to the abbreviation "rbi."  In the 7th inning he balked in the winning run, a run "balked" in ("rbi") if you will.  I know, terrible attempt at humor.  To aid in your next game of trivial pursuit:  According to Elias it was the first time a balk scored a run in a 1-0 game since 5/10/2006.
 
The "Big Four" of the Phillies is now down to three at least until August, as Roy Oswalt has a bulging disk in his back.  He hasn't been very good his last eight starts with 1-5 record and a 4.06 ERA.
 
The Hero of the Mets 14-5 drubbing of the Texas Rangers was the immortal Lucas Duda 4 hits, 4 RBI's, 2 Runs.  Also of note, it was the third straight loss for Alexi Ogando. He gave up 6 runs over 3 innings, though only 3 of them were earned. 
 
Not to be out done by Mr. Duba, Joey Votto went 3/4 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI's. 
 
Trevor Cahill had another strong outing (7.2 innings, 3 hits, 1 run)  He seems to have regained his early season form with only two earned runs over the past 15+ innings
 
Jake Peavy may have a new career as a reliever.  In his first ever relief appearance he filled in for the injured John Danks and struck out 7 in 4 innings.
 
One year ago today, Edwin Jackson took a winding road to history.  After 149 pitchers, 8 walks, and a hit batter, he joined the elite club of pitchers that have thrown a no-hitter.  This year he is 4-6 with a 4.13 ERA.  I would say this is a surprising record for a pitcher with a no-hitter on his resume but last year he finished 6-10 with a 5.16 ERA.  So he is arguably better this year.

 
What does this kid do if he doesn’t like his dinner?  

Written by Chris Summers exclusively for www.thefantasyfix.com

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