Here’s a look at some unheralded fantasy baseball players who played well on Thursday.
Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds
Arroyo threw a gem but earned a no-decision. He gave up one run on four hits in eight innings while striking out six.
Brad Penny, St. Louis Cardinals
Penny also threw well. He gave up one run in seven innings for a no-decision. After struggling with Boston last year, Penny finished strong in the NL with the Giants, going 4-1 with a 2.59 ERA. Looks like that success carried over.
Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Dodgers
Johnson went 3-for-4 with two runs in his first action of the year.
Ronnie Belliard, Los Angeles Dodgers
Belliard went 3-for-5 with two runs, a double, triple, HR, and four RBI.
Ricky Romero, Toronto Blue Jays
Romero gave up one run on five hits in seven innings for a no-decision.
C.J. Wilson, Texas Rangers
Wilson threw seven scoreless innings, giving up five hits with nine Ks. Unfortunately, he also got a no-decision.
Scott Podsednik, Kansas City Royals
Podsednik continued his strong start, going 4-for-5. He’s hitting .455 on the young season.
Dontrelle Willis, Detroit Tigers
Willis shook off a couple of early runs to rebound nicely. He gave up two runs in a six-inning no-decision.
Brian Bannister, Kansas City Royals
Bannister also got a no-decision, giving up one run in six innings.
Daric Barton, Oakland A’s
Barton went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Placido Polanco, Philadelphia Phillies
Polanco continued his torrid start, going 2-for-5 with a run. He’s hitting .500 on the year.
Martin Prado, Atlanta Braves
Prado went 3-for-4 to raise his average to .583.
Randy Wells, Chicago Cubs
Wells tossed six scoreless innings to beat the Braves.
Nate Robertson, Florida Marlins
Robertson gave up one run in five innings to beat the Mets.
Garrett Atkins, Baltimore Orioles
Atkins went 2-for-4 with two RBI to raise his average to .333.
Jim Thome, Minnesota Twins
Thome went 2-for-4 with two runs, a double, a HR, and three RBI. Unless there is an injury, Thome isn’t really a fantasy option.
Delmon Young, Minnesota Twins
Young hit a pinch-hit three-run HR. It’s good to see the power, as he has two HRs and six RBI already, but he will be out of the lineup occasionally to allow Thome to get ABs.
Potent Middle Relievers
Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks
Casey Janssen, Toronto Blue Jays: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks
Jose Mijares, Minnesota Twins: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks
Jesse Crain, Minnesota Twins: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks
Originally published at LestersLegends.com .
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