Note: John Maine is a Quality Pitcher
John Maine pitched 8.1 innings and allowed one run while striking out four in yesterday’s win over the Dodgers.
He has thrown a Quality Start, i.e., at least six innings and three or less runs allowed, in five of his seven starts this season.
Maine is 4–2 on the year, with a 3.00 ERA through 42 innings pitched, during which opponents are hitting .231 against him.
…he had a great spring, stumbled out of the gate, and now is back to being the pitcher we all know he can be…the key, so far, has been his change-up, which has been his go-to pitch…i don’t recall this being the case last season…
During yesterday’s game, Maine also had a two-out single to drive in two runs.
Maine, regarding his offense, talking after the game:
“I’ve got a batting average, and Pelfrey doesn’t. That’s the only thing that matters (laughing).”
…maine and pelfrey must be becoming good friends…i get e-mails all of the time from people who spot them hanging out on occasion around New York City…
