Colby Lewis (SP-TEX) 9 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, W 

Colby Lewis pitched his first career complete game on Saturday 6/19 against the Houston Astros. He picked up his third consecutive win while allowing only one earned run on two hits, striking out nine and walking none. Straight dealing! 

Originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round of MLB’s amateur draft in 1999, Colby saw action with the Rangers, Tigers and Athletics before heading to Japan. Colby seemed to reinvent himself while playing for the Hiroshima Carp of Japan’s Central League. Lewis led the league in strikeouts and finished second in wins and ERA in 2008. In 2009, he led the Central League in strikeouts for the second consecutive year.  

Instead of playing a third year in Japan, Colby Lewis was given another chance in MLB by the team that originally drafted him, the Texas Rangers. He has been a pleasant surprise for the Texas and fantasy baseball owners alike. His numbers are filthy. Colby is sporting a 3.01 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, .193 BAA, , .233 BABIP and striking out 8.6 batters per nine. Colby Lewis is currently owned in 69% of Y! leagues.  

The “Double Dipper” is a starting pitcher who will get two starts in the same week. Each  Sunday we will preview top three options in each league and highlight streaming options for players owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. 

Top 3 NL Double Dippers: 

Tim Lincecum/SF (@HOU, vs. BOS) – The Freak is Groovin’ Again, 2-0 & 17K in last two  
Clayton Kershaw/LAD (@ LAA, vs. NYY) – The New Ace in LA has a 10.27 K/9, Won three of last four 
Jaime Garcia/STL (@TOR, @KC) – Filthy 1.59 ERA & 84.4 LOB%.  

Top 3 AL Double Dippers: 

Jon Lester/BOS (@ATL, @FLA) – Hasn’t lost in last 11. 9.39 K/9. In the race for CY? 
Justin Verlander/DET (@ NYM, @ ATL) – Won last three, 17:& K/BB over that span. 
John Danks/CWS (vs. ATL, vs. CHC) – Won Last two, Sporting a .229 BAA 

Warning: Streaming can be lethal. The following are owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. 
 
Anibal Sanchez/FLA (@BAL, vs. SD) – Won five of last seven. Two nice match-ups. 
Gio Gonzalez/OAK (vs. CIN, vs. PIT) – Two excellent match-ups, .239 BAA 
Jonathon Niese/NYM (vs. DET, vs. MIN) –  Won last three, 15:3 K:BB over that span. 

Don’t Touch ‘Em 

Rodrigo Lopez, Bruce Chen, Zach Duke 

Week 10 One Start Stars Owned in 50% or Less 
  
Trevor Cahill/OAK 25% Y! – Saturday vs. PIT (Lincoln) – Hasn’t lost in last seven. Helpful ratios. 
Kris Medlen/ATL 16% Y! – Friday vs. DET (TBA)  – Hasn’t lost in seven starts since being moved to the rotation. 
Kyle Kendrick/PHI 1% Y! – Wednesday vs. CLE (Westbrook) – Solid vs. NYY on 6/17. Deep mixed league use only. 
 
Who will win the pitching duel of the week: Lester vs. Lincecum? 
Who will be the best 2-Start Pitcher owned in 50% or less in week 12? 
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