Performance AI Analyzed

Zack Littell threw five shutout innings against the Orioles on Friday to pick up his second win of the season.

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AI Summary

Zack Littell earned his second win of the season by throwing five shutout innings against the Orioles, though he allowed hard contact and his ERA remains elevated at 6.10.

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Sure, we all saw these results coming. Littell turned ten hard-hit balls and seven whiffs in 40 swings into just two hits allowed and two walks, lowering his season ERA to 6.10. He allowed a double to Gunnar Henderson that would have been a homer in 19-of-30 parks, a 360-foot out to Tyler O'Neill that would have gone out of 12 parks, and assorted other loud contact along the way. Great news for him, but don't be fooled -- he's not worth starting even in what looks to be a good matchup against the Mets next week.