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The article reviews Friday's starting pitcher performances in fantasy baseball, highlighting Nick Martinez's near no-hitter, Sonny Gray's dominant outing, and other notable starts, while also discussing less effective performances and upcoming streaming options.
Nick Martinez nearly pitched his first career no-hitter for the Reds against his former team, the Padres, but fell three outs short, contributing to an 8-1 Reds victory. The game highlighted Martinez's strong performance and close call, overshadowing a three-homer night by Spencer Steer and ongoing struggles by Padres' offense and starter Dylan Cease.
The San Diego Padres won 5-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Joe Musgrove pitching for the first time and Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting his first home run of the season. The Padres attribute their 11-12 record to good pitching and defense, despite struggling with hitting. The game was highlighted by a remarkable play by shortstop Xander Bogaerts and first baseman Jake Cronenworth. The Padres have moved Ryan Weathers and Nick Martinez to the bullpen, with Martinez potentially pitching today. The Padres have been broadcasting live in Korea, where Ha-Seong Kim has become a big deal.
The San Diego Padres snapped their losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves, thanks to a 431-foot home run by Juan Soto and seven scoreless innings from Nick Martinez. The Padres will welcome back Fernando Tatis Jr. from his PED suspension on Thursday, but the team has been adamant that his arrival should not be viewed as a cure-all for their early season struggles. The Padres' pitching staff will also welcome Joe Musgrove back this weekend after he has missed the first three weeks while recovering from a left big toe fracture.
The Atlanta Braves' winning streak ended with a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres, despite a solid performance from pitcher Charlie Morton. The only run came from a fourth-inning home run by Juan Soto. The Braves had opportunities but were unable to capitalize, leaving six runners on base and going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Nick Martinez limited the Braves to just three hits through seven innings for the Padres. The Braves will face the Houston Astros in their next series.
The Atlanta Braves will face the San Diego Padres in a Wednesday match-up, with Charlie Morton and Nick Martinez starting on the mound for their teams. Atlanta is going for their ninth straight win and third straight series sweep. The Braves have outscored the Padres 10-1 in the first two games of the series, with outstanding starting pitching by Max Fried and Spencer Strider. Sean Murphy homered again in Tuesday’s win and Vaughn Grissom has hit safely in all five games since his promotion. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET for today’s game.
The Atlanta Braves will face the San Diego Padres in their second game of the series, with Jared Shuster starting for the Braves and Nick Martinez for the Padres. Sam Hilliard will replace Michael Harris in center field for the Braves, while Marcell Ozuna will be the designated hitter. Xander Bogaerts will lead off for the Padres, followed by Juan Soto, Manny Machado, and Nelson Cruz. The game will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV+.
RotoBaller provides recommendations for starting pitcher waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season. Clarke Schmidt, Nick Martinez, and Kenta Maeda are suggested for shallow leagues, while Zach Eflin, Tyler Mahle, Eduardo Rodriguez, MacKenzie Gore, and Bailey Falter are recommended for deeper leagues. Other options include Jack Flaherty, Trevor Rogers, Justin Steele, Roansy Contreras, Michael Wacha, and Mike Clevinger.