3 Two-Start Pitchers For Week 5
By Bill Pivetz
Apr 24, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Harang (34) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sunday is the last day of Week 4. Depending on thwat your score is, you may be doing everythin you can to win this matchup. If not, then it’s time to look forward to Week 5. One of the strategies I try to use is picking up two-start pitchers. What that means is adding a pitcher that will be making two starts during my matchup. The only way I would do that, however, is if the pitcher has two favorable opponents.
Here are the three two-start pitchers you should add for Week 5.
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Aaron Harang: May 4 @ ATL, May 9 vs. NYM
The veteran Harang has been pitching well this season. He has a 2-2 record, four quality starts, 2.51 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. He struggled in his most recent start, but has two favorable matchups to bounce back. The first time he faced the Atlanta Braves, he pitched eight scoreless innings with two hits, one walk and six strikeouts. The Braves are an average offense, so Harang can take advantage. He may not get the win because of the poor Philadelphia Phillies offense, but a fifth quality start is not out of the question.
As far as the New York Mets go, he went six innings and allowed one run and suffered the loss. The Mets are in th bottom 10 in home runs and batting average. This is a much easier chance for Harang to pick up a win. If there is ever an opportunity to jump on the Harang bandwagon, it’s now.
Josh Collmenter: May 4, @COL, May 9 vs. SD
After losing his first two starts, Collmenter has won two of his next three. He currently owns 2-3 record with a 2.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 16 strikeouts. He shut out the Colorado Rockies over eight innings in his last start, but that was at home. This time, he faces them on the road. This is nothing new, but Coors Field is a hitter-friendly park. He may duplicate the performance, but then again he could give up six runs. I trust in him enough to start him here.
The new San Diego Padres offense is finally clicking. Wil Myers, Derek Norris and Justin Upton each have a home run and five RBI over the last week. If Collmenter can keep the ball low and avoid giving up big hits, he can upset the Padres.
Phil Hughes: May 4 vs. OAK, May 9 @ CLE
Hughes had a great, but quiet, 2014 season. This year isn’t so great. He is 0-4 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 26 strikeouts. The good thing is that he has two quality starts. The Oakland Athletics offense has turned it up over the last week. Josh Reddick is on fire, two home runs and 11 RBI. Hughes isn’t a strikeout guy, so he requires help from his defense. The O.co Coliseum sees a lot of runs scored, but not many home runs. Hughes should be able to stifle the A’s power.
Hughes pitched against the Cleveland Indians on April 18, lasting 6.2 innings and gave up eight hits and four runs. This should be a case of facing the same lineup a second time around. With good control, Hughes can keep the Indians in check.