For the first time in seemingly months — it hasn’t been nearly that long, but it sure feels like it — Cristian Javier actually had a respectable pitching line.
6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 9 SO
Of course, the pitching line only tells you so much. While Javier did have a better day at the office, as evidenced by his 22 swing-and-misses, there were still a few issues at hand. For one, he hung a slider to Brandon Lowe in the first inning, leading to a three-run home run. In addition, Javier hit three opposing hitters.