In only his sophomore season, Spencer Strider is quickly establishing himself as one of the game's best pitchers. After finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting one season ago, the Braves' right-hander got his first All-Star nod this year, will almost surely get Cy Young consideration and is flirting with a 300 strikeout season.
Liover Peguero welcomed the challenge Monday night at PNC Park.
"I’m not trying to be extra right now, but before the game, I screamed in here, I said, ‘We’re gonna get him out before the third,’ " Peguero said.