Rich Hill pitched a complete game two-hit shutout last night against the Mighty Orioles walking just one batter and striking out 10 for his second win. Where the heck was this guy in April when Justin Masterson and Steven Wright were starting? Am I really asking that question about a 35-year-old southpaw journeyman who hasn't started a big league game since 2009, and was out of baseball in July? Yeah I guess I am asking that because Hill has been an absolute monster since debuting with the Sawx two weeks ago in Tampa Bay. In just three starts, he's pitched 23.0 IP, allowing just 10 hits and 3 ER, with a 30/2 K/BB rate. Yes, my friends, the Hill Has Ks. That was almost your headline. Also, not for nothing, the three earned runs were surrendered to the Blue Jays, and I mean, come on, it's the Blue Jays. And just in case you thought this story couldn't get any sweeter, Rich was pitching for the Independent League's Long Island Ducks just months ago. He holds a 1.70 ERA and 0.52 WHIP through three starts and although I love what he's doing, he's scheduled to take on the Yankees in New York next week and I wouldn't call it a slam dunk. If you're feeling lucky, by all means ride the snake, but I'm not sure I'd risk my fantasy season on Rich Hill, despite how awesome he's been. But cool story, bro!
Here's what else I saw in fantasy baseball Friday night:
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