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2026-06-17 / completed starts recap

Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026 · final
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204060800369avg 42.3 GS+5.0 IPGS+IPAaron Civale / 3.0 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 2 K / GS+ 20 / PoorCivaleSean Sullivan / 4.0 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 2 K / GS+ 20 / PoorNick Lodolo / 4.2 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 2 K / GS+ 20 / PoorSam Aldegheri / 3.0 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 1 K / GS+ 21 / PoorGavin Williams / 5.0 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K / GS+ 25 / PoorZack Littell / 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K / GS+ 32 / BelowJR Ritchie / 5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 4 K / GS+ 33 / BelowAnthony Kay / 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 K / GS+ 36 / BelowBrandon Sproat / 3.2 IP, 2 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K / GS+ 40 / BelowShane McClanahan / 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K / GS+ 41 / BelowJavier Assad / 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K / GS+ 42 / BelowShohei Ohtani / 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K / GS+ 42 / BelowCasey Mize / 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K / GS+ 43 / SolidCarlos Rodón / 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K / GS+ 45 / SolidCarson Whisenhunt / 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K / GS+ 45 / SolidGeorge Kirby / 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K / GS+ 48 / SolidJake Bennett / 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K / GS+ 50 / SolidKyle Leahy / 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K / GS+ 50 / SolidSandy Alcantara / 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K / GS+ 51 / SolidEduardo Rodriguez / 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K / GS+ 52 / SolidLuinder Avila / 5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K / GS+ 54 / SolidBraxton Ashcraft / 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K / GS+ 55 / SolidPeter Lambert / 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K / GS+ 59 / PlusKyle Bradish / 7.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 12 K / GS+ 66 / PlusBradishNolan McLean / 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K / GS+ 67 / PlusMcLean

#1

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD vs TB

6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

TB @ LAD, UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Paired with Shane McClanahan / GS+ 41

42

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +18

    6.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +11

    5 strikeouts.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total -0.9 -> Calibrated GS+ 42

Lower 35%

Length

+18

6.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+11

5 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-8.4

7 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

0

UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium at 1.00 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

TB scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

TB scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#2

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Javier Assad

CHC vs COL

5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

COL @ CHC, Wrigley Field

Paired with Sean Sullivan / GS+ 20

42

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +17

    5.2 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

  3. 3. Traffic

    -6

    5 hits allowed.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total +2.7 -> Calibrated GS+ 42

Lower 35%

Length

+17

5.2 innings pitched.

Misses

+2.2

1 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

0

0 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.5

Wrigley Field at 1.04 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

COL scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

COL scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#3

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Shane McClanahan

TB vs LAD

3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K

TB @ LAD, UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Paired with Shohei Ohtani / GS+ 42

41

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Length

    +11

    3.2 innings pitched.

  2. 2. Runs

    -10

    2 earned runs allowed.

  3. 3. Free passes

    -7.5

    5 walks allowed.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total +1.1 -> Calibrated GS+ 41

Lower 35%

Length

+11

3.2 innings pitched.

Misses

+6.6

3 strikeouts.

Runs

-10

2 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-3.6

3 hits allowed.

Free passes

-7.5

5 walks allowed.

Park context

0

UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium at 1.00 run factor.

Opponent quality

+2.5

LAD scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+2.1

LAD scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#4

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Brandon Sproat

MIL vs CLE

3.2 IP, 2 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

CLE @ MIL, American Family Field

Paired with Gavin Williams / GS+ 25

40

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Misses

    +13.2

    6 strikeouts.

  3. 3. Length

    +11

    3.2 innings pitched.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total -1.2 -> Calibrated GS+ 40

Lower 35%

Length

+11

3.2 innings pitched.

Misses

+13.2

6 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-2.4

2 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

0

American Family Field at 1.00 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

CLE scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

CLE scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#5

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Anthony Kay

CWS vs NYY

4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

CWS @ NYY, Yankee Stadium

Paired with Carlos Rodón / GS+ 45

36

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +12

    4.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Traffic

    -7.2

    6 hits allowed.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total -9 -> Calibrated GS+ 36

Bottom band

Length

+12

4.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+4.4

2 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-7.2

6 hits allowed.

Free passes

-1.5

1 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.4

Yankee Stadium at 1.03 run factor.

Opponent quality

+2

NYY scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

+1.7

NYY scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#6

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JR Ritchie

ATL vs SF

5.0 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

SF @ ATL, Truist Park

Paired with Carson Whisenhunt / GS+ 45

33

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -25

    5 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +15

    5.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Misses

    +8.8

    4 strikeouts.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total -11.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 33

Bottom band

Length

+15

5.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+8.8

4 strikeouts.

Runs

-25

5 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-6

5 hits allowed.

Free passes

-4.5

3 walks allowed.

Park context

-0.1

Truist Park at 1.01 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

SF scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

SF scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

#7

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Zack Littell

WSH vs KC

5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

KC @ WSH, Nationals Park

Paired with Luinder Avila / GS+ 54

32

GS+

Ranking reasons

  1. 1. Runs

    -20

    4 earned runs allowed.

  2. 2. Length

    +15

    5.0 innings pitched.

  3. 3. Traffic

    -8.4

    7 hits allowed.

Start LogPitcherSame game starter

Additive breakdown

Earned total -12 -> Calibrated GS+ 32

Bottom band

Length

+15

5.0 innings pitched.

Misses

+4.4

2 strikeouts.

Runs

-20

4 earned runs allowed.

Traffic

-8.4

7 hits allowed.

Free passes

-3

2 walks allowed.

Park context

0

Nationals Park at 1.00 run factor.

Opponent quality

0

KC scheduled opponent quality from the MLB schedule matchup.

Opponent offense

0

KC scheduled offense quality from fixture lineup context.

Openers & short outings · 5

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