Why Betting on Cy Young Contenders Could Change Everything This Season
The Phillies are fairly close to the Tigers in terms of record, but their biggest concern is probably about winning the division instead of just getting into the playoffs. They should be good enough to make the playoffs as a Wild Card team regardless of how the NL East shakes out. They just bolstered their bullpen and that could make a huge difference as these games get tighter. I think they could use another arm for the staff, but that didn’t end up happening. Aaron Nola coming back – if he pitches how he has previously – could be the difference maker the team needs. Today they get their Ace on the hill as Zack Wheeler takes the mound. He has been impressive as always and a potential Cy Young candidate with a 9-4 record, 2.56 ERA, and a 0.89 WHIP. He is 9th in ERA, second in strikeouts, and second in WHIP. This is about as close as two pitchers can be in terms of excellence. Wheeler has been awesome at home, and has kept Tigers hitters to just a .105 batting average over 38 at-bats.
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