Sunday, September 21, 2008

Lewis wins third start

Cleveland's 10-5 win over Detroit is a study of pitchers headed in opposite directions. On Cleveland's side, the young Scott Lewis finally gets touched up, yielding three runs in five innings after two scoreless starts to start his career. Lewis only went five, meaning this is his first non-quality start, but thanks to a shaky outing from Dontrelle Willis, he's a perfect 3-0.

Willis, making his first start since September 9th, when he, too, threw five innings and gave up three runs, never had a chance. He gives up three in the first and three more in the third, never finishing the inning as his ERA balloons to 10.61.

Fantasy Impact: Keep an eye on Lewis. He's young enough with enough pedigree for a good future at the major league level. Willis is on the forgotten heap, but could always be comeback player of the year with what he's offered in the past. Don't lose sight of him in spring training 2009.

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