May 21 Fantasy Baseball Takeaways: Best Pitching Performances | Bryan Woo, Joe Ryan, Ranger Suarez, Garrett Crochet, Andrew Abbott and More

Discussing some of the best pitching performances from May 21.

There were 15 MLB games started on Tuesday, May 21, but only 14 were completed. One was suspended because of inclement weather, so we’ll talk about that game when it wraps up Wednesday.

It’s time to now look at how pitchers fared after already looking at the top hitters.

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Guardians 7, Mets 6

Xzavion Curry started for Cleveland but didn’t get a decision after only working 4 1/3 innings. He allowed two runs on seven hits, while striking out two and walking none.

Nick Sandlin got his fourth win out of the bullpen. Emmanuel Clase tossed a scoreless ninth inning to claim his 15th save.

Adrian Houser fell to 0-4 after giving up six runs over five innings. He allowed six hits and a walk, while striking out four.

Brewers 7, Marlins 5

Robert Gasser started for Milwaukee and pitched the first six innings. He allowed five runs (four earned) on 10 hits. He didn’t register a strikeout or walk a batter.

Tobias Myers earned his first career win after working a scoreless inning. Trevor Megill struck out three in the ninth to pick up his seventh save.

Trevor Rogers started for Miami and pitched 3 2/3 innings. He allowed four runs on six hits and four walks, while striking out four.

A.J. Puk took his fifth loss of the season and was charged with a blown save after giving up three runs.

Reds 2, Padres 0

Andrew Abbott tossed seven scoreless innings to claim his third win for Cincinnati. He allowed four hits and one walk, while striking out two batters. Abbott has a 2.68 earned run average this season.

Alexis Diaz got his eighth save after working the ninth inning.

Joe Musgrove fell to 3-4 after giving up two unearned runs over three innings. He allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out three.

Pirates 7, Giants 6 (10 inn.)

Martin Perez started for Pittsburgh. He allowed four runs (two earned) over 4 1/3 innings. Perez surrendered five hits and three walks, while striking out four batters.

David Bednar got the win after working a scoreless 10th inning.

Logan Webb started for San Francisco and struck out six batters over six innings. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk, and now has a 3.03 ERA for the season.

Camilo Doval allowed two unearned runs and was charged with a blown save. Erik Miller took his second loss after allowing an unearned run in the 10th.

Phillies 5, Rangers 2

Ranger Suarez continued his stellar season, striking out 10 batters over seven innings. He allowed a run on five hits and two walks. Suarez has a 1.36 ERA so far.

Jose Alvarado struck out two batters in the ninth to pick up his ninth save of the season.

Jon Gray slipped to 2-2 after allowing two runs over five innings. He gave up four hits and three walks, while striking out four.

Twins 10, Nationals 0

Joe Ryan improved to 3-3 after striking out six batters over seven scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and two walks. He’s got a 3.15 ERA this season.

Patrick Corbin started for Washington and gave up eight runs on nine hits and three walks over six innings. Corbin struck out three and now has a 6.29 ERA and 1-5 record this season.

Red Sox 5, Rays 2

Cooper Criswell started for Boston and struck out six over 5 1/3 innings. He surrendered two runs on six hits and a walk. Criswell has a 2.86 ERA this season.

Greg Weissert got his second win out of the bullpen, while Kenley Jansen earned his eighth save after tossing a scoreless ninth.

Zack Littell started for Tampa Bay, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out seven along the way and has a 3.42 ERA overall now.

Mariners 6, Yankees 3

Bryan Woo moved to 2-0 after pitching six scoreless innings for Seattle. Woo struck out seven batters and allowed just two hits. He didn’t walk a batter and has a 0.57 ERA in three starts.

Andres Munoz worked around some trouble in the ninth to post a scoreless inning and get his 10th save.

Clarke Schmidt fell to 5-2 after giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six batters along the way. Schmidt has a 2.59 ERA for the season.

White Sox 5, Blue Jays 0

Garrett Crochet improved to 5-4 after pitching six scoreless innings for Chicago. He only allowed two hits and one walk, while striking out four.

Yusei Kikuchi slipped to 2-4 after pitching the first six innings for Toronto. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks, while striking out six. Kikuchi still has a strong 2.64 ERA for the season.

Cubs 4, Braves 3 (10 inn.)

Javier Assad started for Chicago and worked 4 2/3 innings. He gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits and five walks. He struck out four batters and now has a 1.70 ERA for the year.

Luke Little got his first win after working a scoreless 10th inning.

Charlie Morton started for Atlanta, striking out eight over five innings. He gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks. Morton is sitting at a 3.35 ERA now.

Daysbel Hernandez was charged with a blown save, while Aaron Bummer got the loss after allowing an unearned run in the 10th.

Royals 10, Tigers 3

Alec Marsh improved to 4-1 after pitching the first six innings for Kansas City. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out five. Marsh has a 2.72 ERA for the season.

Casey Mize was tagged for six runs on nine hits over just 1 2/3 innings. He fell to 1-3 on the season and struck out two batters in the contest.

Astros 6, Angels 5 (10 inn.)

Cristian Javier pitched the first four innings for Houston, surrendering four runs on eight hits and three walks. He struck out one batter.

Josh Hader got his third win after pitching two scoreless innings. Hader struck out four along the way.

Griffin Canning started and pitched five innings for Los Angeles. He allowed two runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out a pair.

Carson Fulmer and Luis Garcia were each charged with blown saves. Carlos Estevez eventually took the loss after allowing an unearned run.

Athletics 5, Rockies 4

Aaron Brooks struck out three over six innings in his start for Oakland. He allowed three runs on six hits and one walk.

Lucas Erceg earned his second win out of the pen. Mason Miller got his ninth save after striking out all three batters he faced.

Cal Quantrill gave up two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings for Colorado. He struck out eight along the way.

Justin Lawrence was charged with a blown save. Tyler Kinley got the loss after allowing a run in an inning of work.

Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 3

Brandon Pfaadt improved to 2-3 after striking out seven batters over six frames. He allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk.

Gavin Stone started for Los Angeles and fell to 4-2 after pitching six innings. He allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk, while striking out five.

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