Marcum not sharp in loss: Brewers starting pitcher Shaun Marcum fell below .500 on the season on Tuesday, as he gave up six runs in six innings to pick up the loss against the Giants. Marcum was hurt by a trio of two-run innings; the first, fourth and sixth. He gave up a pair of two-run home runs in the latter two innings, off the bats of Joaquin Arias and Buster Posey, the second time this season he has allowed two home runs in a start. Ultimately, he allowed five hits and two walks in six innings, while striking out five to lose the game, 6-4. His record now stands at 2-3 on the season. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
This was the second decision Marcum has dropped in a row, however he did not seem affected by the rib muscle injury he suffered during his previous start. Marcum’s ERA rose more than a half run in the start, to 3.93, however he is still posting solid peripherals that indicate that he is pitching better than that ERA would indicate. His 8.02 strikeouts per-nine innings rate represents a career high, while he is walking just 3.11 per ning as well. He is set to start twice in Week 9 (May 28-June 3), first against a Dodger’s team he has faced three times previously and allowed a 1.37 ERA against. He is scheduled to start Monday and Saturday during the scoring period, and should be considered a viable Fantasy option in most mixed leagues. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/22/2012 23:44 Posey's monster HR keeps Giants hot
Buster Posey homered off the Miller Park scoreboard and had three RBIs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
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05/13/2012 09:41 Top 70 starters for Week 7
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05/12/2012 17:08 Maysonet's first slam boosts Brewers
Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong innings and Edwin Maysonet hit his first career grand slam Saturday to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Shaun Marcum enjoyed some success in his first season in the National League. After being acquired from the Blue Jays in the offseason, he joined the Brewers' rotation and was able to continue the solid pitching from his breakout 2010 campaign. His numbers did not change much as he posted 13 wins for the second straight year and threw more than 200 innings for the first time in his career. While his strikeouts fell off slightly, his 3.54 ERA and 1.15 WHIP showed he could keep runs off the board. As the No. 3 in the rotation for the Brewers behind Yovani Gallardo and Zack Greinke, he does not receive as much attention but is nearly as valuable in Fantasy. Marcum should be considered a Top 50 Fantasy starting pitcher on Draft Day so target him in the middle rounds of mixed leagues. (Updated 2/17/12)
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