First runner of Athletics Nick Kurtz extended his single-season on-base streak to 47 games in the third inning Sunday. He is now tied for second most in franchise history. Kurtz can tie Mark McGwire’s A’s record tonight against the Mariners.
1. Dodgers shortstops continue scoring streak
The LA bullpen had to pitch two innings Sunday with it Yoshinobu Yamamoto throwing seven frames. Is Klein again Tanner Scott did the job, pitching two complete innings with four strikeouts. Dodgers relievers have now pitched 38 consecutive innings, a franchise record in the modern era. It’s the league’s longest streak since Cleveland’s bullpen posted zeros in 38 2/3 innings in 2017 (h/t Sarah Langs of MLB.com). The Dodgers bullpen did it without a star closer Edwin Diazwho had elbow surgery in April.
2. The Mariners switched piggyback roles on Monday
The Mariners are right-handed Bryce Miller again Luis Castillo team markers in their last appearance. Miller pitched the first 5 2/3 innings, then Castillo went 2 1/3 innings of relief. The starters got help from assistants Jose A. Ferrer and Andres Munoz on the way. Seattle flips the order on Monday against the A’s. It will be Castillo who starts with Miller coming in relief, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. It’s an interesting option considering Miller’s solid performance this season. The righty has allowed just two earned runs over 11 frames since returning from an oblique injury. Castillo has an ERA well over 6.00.
3. The Detmers dominate the Rangers
Angels on the left Reid Detmers had 14 strikeouts Sunday against Texas. He allowed just one hit over eight innings, a solo homer Jake Burger. It was a much-needed outing after Detmers was tagged with eight earned runs in his last start. The lefty’s return to the rotation has been bumpy, but he’s pitched better than his 4.57 ERA. Detmers has a 2.87 xERA. His xFIP and SIERA are under 3.50. He was unlucky with a 59.4% strand rate. That number is 69.1% for his career. If Detmers can emerge as a reliable rotation option, he’ll provide a nice 1-2 punch Jose Soriano. He could also be an attractive trade piece.
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