Jason Marquis (SP), STL - Alert: HI
June 16, 2006
News: While Mark Mulder continues to stink it up, Jason Marquis has become a quiet workhorse, winning his sixth straight decision by allowing the Rockies one run over eight innings in the Cards' 8-1 win Friday night.
Views: This was also Marquis' sixth win in seven starts, as he allowed five hits and two walks on 105 pitches. He also struck out three. While his record improved to 9-4, his ERA has had a significant improvement.
When he was 3-4, he had a 6.00 ERA. On his 6-0 run, he has had a 3.30 ERA. However, his WHIP has gone from 1.26 to 1.34 during the two periods. This is probably from a change in philosophy where he's been letting the hitters get themselves out instead of racking up pitches to get strikeouts or being too fine.
Ortiz and Marquis for Myers and Ray