Viva El Birdos · May 23, 2023
Breaking down Cincinnati Reds starter Graham Ashcraft
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesStarters like Graham Ashcraft are almost the most dangerous for a lineup to face. Through his first 6 starts he pitched to a 2.00 ERA over 36 innings striking out 27 batters. In his next three starts he allowed 18 earned runs across 13 \u2153 innings whilst striking out 9. Because of the extreme variances in those performances, you don’t know what starter is going to show up. It wouldn’t be surprising if he pitched 6 scoreless innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, but if he only threw 3 innings and allowed 5 earned, we also shouldn’t be surprised which is what makes him so dangerous.
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