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Jack Perkins Tosses Scoreless Frame, Remains Top Ninth-Inning Option for Athletics
Athletics relief pitcher Jack Perkins spun a scoreless ninth inning in a non-save situation on Wednesday night in his team's 6-2 win over the Cardinals. An insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning kept it from being a save situation, but the team's bullpen was set up for him to get the save if there was one. He allowed a single and hit a batter, but he struck out Alec Burleson to seal the victory. Perkins is 2-1 in his 11 games with a 3.86 ERA, three saves, and an impressive 1.88 FIP. His 30.6% K% makes him a great closer candidate, and he has a slight edge over Hogan Harris and Joel Kuhnel in the team's committee at this point. The committee and its uncertainty keep him from being an elite option, but he's clearly the team's top reliever for fantasy at this point, and worth a look if you're seeking saves on the waiver wire.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
