Need to Fill Some Innings

Horacio Ramirez is pitching against Washington in Atlanta and you should care. While the 4.52 ERA and 1.33 WHIP is less than eye-catching, you can bank on the hidden 3.29 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Ramirez has been lights out all season at Turner Field. In his last five home starts dating back to June 22, Ramirez has tossed 37.2 innings and only given up 4 ER. That’s a slim 0.96 ERA. As long as Ramirez is starting at home he’s worth the add. Let the other managers in your league scoff at your addition of a pitcher with a 4.35 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over the last month. When they see the 4-2 (W) for Ramirez Thursday morning they will understand, or you will look like a soothsayer. I hope you can live with either.

Underdog