MLB Gas Cans Of The Day For Saturday, Sept. 24

Opposing offenses are in great spots

By Matthew Horner – Sep 23, 2022, 11:41pm

New York Mets vs. Ken Waldichuk (7.13 ERA), Oakland Athletics

The Mets are going to the postseason for the first time since 2016, and it is behind an all around effort from a super talented team. The organization finally decided to get smart after years of stupid decisions and ultimately, failure. Pete Alonso is as bonafide superstar, and Jeff McNeil has been stellar for the team in 2022. Of course, it helps to have a pitching rotation with both Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, although both those guys were out with injury a ton this season. The Athletics should just be another bump in the road here to get over, and they should with Ken Waldichuk on the mound.

In his last game, Waldichuk allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss against the Astros. He's now given up at least three runs in each of his last three starts, and this outing marked the first time that he hasn't lasted at least 4.2 innings over his first four big-league appearances. Waldichuk has posted a 7.13 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 17.2 innings over four starts with Oakland.
  
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