Giants SP Tim Lincecum handed the bullpen a 7-3 lead Thursday against the Astros after pitching six innings. After a four-run eighth inning, Lincecum's sixth win of the season came off the board. Lincecum walked Lance Berkman to start the second but that was his only baserunner until Kaz Matsui's single to start the fourth. Lincecum struck out 10 for his fourth career game with 10 or more Ks and second this year. He allowed three runs, five hits and three walks in six innings. "He had just a little blip (three-run fourth) on the radar there," Berkman said. "He's got as good of stuff as I've ever seen." (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/15/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lincecum has allowed just eight earned runs over his last four starts, but has just one win to show for it. The Giants offense has struggled recently and the bullpen hasn't been great to Lincecum. Two reasons why the wins have dried up in San Fran for the young righty. Lincecum could possibly be a nine-game winner if he was playing for a contender. Not the case. He is still an elite arm and must-start Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday against the Rockies. His only loss came April 29 against the Rockies. Lincecum might be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25), if the team chooses to skip Patrick Misch's second start. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Lincecum allowed two runs, four hits and struck out eight in eight innings of an 8-2 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. (Updated 05/11/2008)
Advice
Lincecum has emerged as one of the most dominating pitchers in the majors. He has allowed just five earned runs in 34 1-3 innings over his last five starts, and is 5-1 with a 1.61 ERA in eight games this season. He also leads the majors with 53 strikeouts.
Giants SP Tim Lincecum handed the bullpen a 7-3 lead Thursday against the Astros after pitching six innings. After a four-run eighth inning, Lincecum's sixth win of the season came off the board. Lincecum walked Lance Berkman to start the second but that was his only baserunner until Kaz Matsui's single to start the fourth. Lincecum struck out 10 for his fourth career game with 10 or more Ks and second this year. He allowed three runs, five hits and three walks in six innings. "He had just a little blip (three-run fourth) on the radar there," Berkman said. "He's got as good of stuff as I've ever seen." (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/15/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lincecum has allowed just eight earned runs over his last four starts, but has just one win to show for it. The Giants offense has struggled recently and the bullpen hasn't been great to Lincecum. Two reasons why the wins have dried up in San Fran for the young righty. Lincecum could possibly be a nine-game winner if he was playing for a contender. Not the case. He is still an elite arm and must-start Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Tuesday against the Rockies. His only loss came April 29 against the Rockies. Lincecum might be a two-start pitcher Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25), if the team chooses to skip Patrick Misch's second start. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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