Friedrich struggles with control in first loss: After looking sharp and impressing in the first two starts of his career, Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich had by far the worst start on Saturday, as he allowed eight runs in five innings in a loss to the Mariners. Friedrich walked four in the game, with only 56 of his 100 pitches thrown going for strikes. He also allowed nine hits, including three extra-base hits, one of which was a two-run home run in the second inning off the bat of Kyle Seager. Friedrich wound up giving up eight runs in five innings, while striking out three, to drop his record to 1-1 on the season, as the Rockies fell, 10-3. (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
As good as Friedrich was in his first two starts, allowing one run in 13 innings, that is how bad he was on Saturday. Inconsistency is to be expected for a 24-year-old in his first month in the majors. Overall, Friedrich has done a solid job showcasing the talent that has made him one of the better prospects in the Rockies’ system, as he has struck out 20 batters with just six walks in 18 innings pitched. He will struggle at times, which limits his Fantasy value, however the potential is clear. He should be starting in most NL-only leagues for Fantasy Week 8 (May 21-27), when he heads to Cincinnati to face the Reds for the first time. (Updated 05/19/2012).
05/19/2012 20:33 Twins 5, Brewers 4 (11)
Trevor Plouffe hit a solo home run in the top of the 11th inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
05/19/2012 19:10 Vargas, Mariners top slumping Rockies
Jason Vargas threw seven strong innings, Kyle Seager homered and drove in three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the free-falling Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Saturday.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
05/15/2012 20:36 Friedrich is on the who's hot list
Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich is on the who's hot list. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has more.
05/15/2012 01:37 Giants rally to win third straight
Buster Posey hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Monday night to match their best winning streak of the season at three games.
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