Myers Update

Bret Myers pitched 7 shutout innings tonight against the Marlins, a team Philadelphia beats as often as the Mets beat the Braves. Well not quite as bad as that but bad enough.

He only gave-up 2 hits but walked three while only striking out 3. This certainly doesn't support the k and BB rate analysis in the prior post, but one thing should be noted.

Myers issued the three walks and allowed one of the two hits in the first two innings! This means he bore down and allowed only one-hit over the next five innings. This is something elite starters do regularly.

As a matter of fact, Tim Hudson did exactly that tonight allowing 6 runners in the first three innings and only two more over his next six for the W.

One down and Atlanta to go for my complete conversion.