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ANALYSIS: The Reds aren't mathematically eliminated from the NL playoffs quite yet, and that has not stopped the Reds from becoming a scrappy team. Their pitching staff has been the biggest reason for that with Anthony DeSclafani leading the charge.
His 7 K/9 is right on course with his career numbers, and in his past few starts he has 13 K in 13 IP while giving up 4 ER. The ERA of 3.75 and FIP of 3.81 are about what owners should expect for the rest of the season. He's a breakout candidate next year.
His GB% is up to 44.3%, making the development of his slider one of the most important factors for his future.. The biggest difference for DeSclafani has been the use of his improved two-seam fastball which has been used at a 28% clip this season compared to a 8.4% rate in 2014 in Miami. The eyeball test for DeSclafani shows that his confidence is growing with every start. His development will hinge on Cincinnati keeping him motivated and fine tuning his mechanics. Even on a losing team, DeSclafani should be a more than serviceable option going forward.
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