Lynn matches league high with win: Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn got off to a rough start on Wednesday, allowing three runs in the first inning to the Padres, including a home run to the first batter of the game, Will Venable. He settled down from that point on, tossing five shutout innings to finish his outing with three earned runs in six innings, and the Cardinals’ offense fought back to get him the lead and earn him his major-league leading seventh win of the season, 6-3. He matched Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels at the top of the leader board. Lynn finished the game with eight hits and three walks allowed, while striking out a season-low three batters. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Starting full time for the first time in his career, the 25-year-old has been one of the most pleasant surprises in all of Fantasy this season, as his ERA now sits at a sparkly 2.54, good for 20th in the majors. His record now stands at 7-2 on the season, and he has 52 strikeouts and 19 walks in 56 2/3 innings. Fantasy owners get two starts from Lynn in Week 9 (May 28-June 3), first against the Braves on Monday and then the Mets on Sunday. He will look to enact a measure of revenge against the Braves, the only team to give him a loss this season, so consider him a viable Fantasy option in all formats. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/19/2012 01:37 Bases-load walk gives Dodgers win
A.J. Ellis drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in the opener of a series between the NL West and Central Division leaders.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/14/2012 22:48 LaHair, Soriano power Cubs past Cards
Alfonso Soriano singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs sent the St. Louis Cardinals to their fourth straight loss at home with a 6-4 victory on Monday night.
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