The Family and I are taking a trip to Austin, Texas to see The Brother and His Family later this week, which means I’ve got a bunch of ducks to get in a row before then so that my other family – you folks – aren’t left in the lurch while I’m on the road. Do you feel the love?
Cashner w/ strangest line last night:
4.2IP, 11H, 5ER, 0BBs, 12Ks.
Thanks to .833 BABIP, FIP (.74) was nearly 9 points less ERA (9.64)
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) June 2, 2015
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