Mets SP Mike Pelfrey took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Thursday, but gave up a sac fly to Felipe Lopez in the eighth and ended up being saddled with the loss in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Nationals. Pelfrey threw 100 pitches, allowing three hits and three walks, while striking out four. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Mets fans must have thought their day might finally have come when Pelfrey took his no-no into the seventh, but it wasn't to be, and the Nationals just added to their misery by winning the game. Pelfrey has looked better lately after enduring a rough patch in late April/early May, and will get one start in Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25), against the Braves on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Braves. He might get a second start on Sunday in Colorado, but the Mets rotation hasn't been confirmed yet. His value right now lies mostly in NL-only formats, but he should attract attention in mixed leagues if he gets two starts next week. (Updated 05/15/2008).
The Mets will start Pelfrey on Friday, despite having a day off Thursday, which would enable them to skip him, according to the New York Daily News. (Updated 05/05/2008)
Advice
Pelfrey has struggled in his last three starts, going 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA while allowing opponents to hit .438 with three homers. Those performances came after he started the season in impressive fashion, winning his first two starts by giving up only two runs and 10 hits in 12 innings. If Pelfrey struggles again, it could mean a move to the minors.
Mets SP Mike Pelfrey took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Thursday, but gave up a sac fly to Felipe Lopez in the eighth and ended up being saddled with the loss in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Nationals. Pelfrey threw 100 pitches, allowing three hits and three walks, while striking out four. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/16/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Mets fans must have thought their day might finally have come when Pelfrey took his no-no into the seventh, but it wasn't to be, and the Nationals just added to their misery by winning the game. Pelfrey has looked better lately after enduring a rough patch in late April/early May, and will get one start in Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25), against the Braves on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Braves. He might get a second start on Sunday in Colorado, but the Mets rotation hasn't been confirmed yet. His value right now lies mostly in NL-only formats, but he should attract attention in mixed leagues if he gets two starts next week. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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