Lackey average in no-decision: Angels SP John Lackey allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Yankees. Lackey, who couldn't hold a 5-0 lead and threw 102 pitches, walked four and struck out four. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/7/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lackey wasn't on his game Sunday, but the Yankees ended up scoring 14 runs in the game, so his owners will be glad he didn't come out of the contest with a loss. In Fantasy Week 19 (Aug. 4-10), Lackey will get one start on Saturday against the Yankees at home. While that's not the greatest of matchups, Lackey plays for a superb team and is good enough to start every week in all Fantasy leagues. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Lackey came within two outs of a no-hitter to lead Los Angeles past the Boston Red Sox 6-2. (Updated 07/30/2008)
Advice
The right-hander appeared headed for the history books until Dustin Pedroia grounded a sharp single through the left side with one out in the ninth inning. Kevin Youkilis followed with a home run to spoil the shutout bid, but Lackey finished the two-hitter. He struck out four and walked two in his 12th career complete game and second this year. Lackey, 9-2 with a 2.93 ERA this season, is 8-1 with a 3.41 ERA in his last 10 starts.
Lackey average in no-decision: Angels SP John Lackey allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Yankees. Lackey, who couldn't hold a 5-0 lead and threw 102 pitches, walked four and struck out four. (Updated 08/03/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 8/7/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lackey wasn't on his game Sunday, but the Yankees ended up scoring 14 runs in the game, so his owners will be glad he didn't come out of the contest with a loss. In Fantasy Week 19 (Aug. 4-10), Lackey will get one start on Saturday against the Yankees at home. While that's not the greatest of matchups, Lackey plays for a superb team and is good enough to start every week in all Fantasy leagues. (Updated 08/03/2008).
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