
Michael Wacha
Kansas City Royals • #52 • SP
Wacha Dominates Tigers With 7 Shutout Innings on Saturday
Michael Wacha delivered seven scoreless innings, striking out six batters, as the Kansas City Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
What It Means
Wacha's outing against the Tigers solidified his role as a key piece in the Royals' rotation. The seven scoreless innings lowered his ERA to 3.21, reflecting his ability to keep runs off the board consistently.
With 44 strikeouts over 61 2/3 innings this season, Wacha averages 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings. This game marked his third win, which adds confidence to his overall performance as the season progresses.