"Spencer Strider gave Atlanta fans something to be happy and hopeful about with a stellar outing, shutting down the Dodgers potent offense for 6.0 innings with 8 strikeouts and 15 whiffs. He looked as good as he has in a long time. His fastball averaged 96.4 MPH, with 17 inches of induced vertical break and he had four pitches working nicely together."
"Even if Strider doesn't quite return to his Jacob deGrom levels of dominance, having him as a true #1 or #2 quality starter would make a huge difference for this Braves team to pair with Chris Sale. Bryce Elder has been great this season, but shouldn't be the second best starter in the rotation of a World Series contender."
"If Strider can keep something like Saturday night's version of himself moving forward, that's a huge development for him and this team. Spencer Strider had a strong outing against the formidable Dodgers' lineup and the offense got the job done in a win on a night in Bobby Cox' shadow."
"The Orioles are giving former top prospect Jackson Holliday some time at third base during his rehab assignment, as he returns from a hamate bone fracture, but has also never fully settled in at the major league level. Giants star Logan Webb is going on the IL with knee bursitis and is expected to return once the 10-day period ends."
Spencer Strider produced a strong performance against the Dodgers, pitching 6.0 innings with eight strikeouts and 15 whiffs. His fastball averaged 96.4 MPH and generated 17 inches of induced vertical break. Four pitches worked together effectively, giving him a form that looked like his best in a long time. Even if he does not reach Jacob deGrom-level dominance, a reliable #1 or #2 starter would significantly strengthen the Braves rotation, especially alongside Chris Sale. Bryce Elder has been effective, but the rotation still needs a second best starter for a World Series contender. Jackson Holliday is getting time at third base during rehab after a hamate bone fracture, while Logan Webb is placed on the IL with knee bursitis and is expected back after the 10-day period.
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