August 6 Fantasy Baseball Takeaways: Best Pitching Performances | Framber Valdez, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Chris Bassitt, Keider Montero and More

There were 13 MLB games on Tuesday, August 6, so there’s plenty to discuss from a fantasy baseball perspective.

It’s time to go over how pitchers fared after already discussing the top hitters. Here’s the writeup from Monday.

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Reds 8, Marlins 2

Nick Lodolo improved to 9-4 on the season after striking out seven batters over six innings for Cincinnati. He allowed two runs on two hits and three walks. Lodolo has a 3.93 earned run average on the season.

Max Meyer took the loss and fell to 2-2. He allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings. Meyer struck out two batters.

Padres 6, Pirates 0

Dylan Cease pitched the first inning for San Diego before rain hit and he was pulled. He struck out two and allowed one hit.

Bryan Hoeing took the mound after the delay and worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings to get the win. He allowed a hit and walk, while striking out three.

Tanner Scott earned a hold for the Padres after striking out two over 1 1/3 innings.

Bailey Falter worked the first two innings for Pittsburgh, not allowing a run on two hits. He struck out one.

Jake Woodford took over after the delay and was dealt the loss after allowing three runs on 2 1/3 innings. 

Nationals 11, Giants 5

MacKenzie Gore improved to 7-9 after striking out six over five innings for Washington. He allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks.

Derek Law earned a hold before the Nationals pulled away.

Hayden Birdsong took the loss, his first of the season. He was tagged for seven runs on five hits and three walks over two innings. He struck out one batter.

Blue Jays 5, Orioles 2

Chris Bassitt got the win and improved to 9-10 for Toronto. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out nine. Bassitt’s ERA is down to 3.95.

Genesis Cabrera earned a hold before Chad Green secured his ninth save.

Albert Suarez started and worked five scoreless innings for Baltimore. He gave up two hits and walks, while striking out six. Suarez has a 3.66 ERA this season.

Burch Smith earned a hold before Gregory Soto was tagged with a blown save and loss after allowing four runs in 1/3 of an inning.

Brewers 10, Braves 0

Colin Rea struck out nine over seven scoreless innings for Milwaukee. He allowed five hits and one walk and now has a 3.38 ERA this season.

Bryce Elder took the loss and slipped to 2-5. He gave up seven runs on eight hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings, while striking out six.

Cardinals 4, Rays 3

Sonny Gray improved to 11-6 after pitching the first seven innings for St. Louis. He allowed two runs on four hits and a walk, while striking out six. Gray has his ERA at 3.65.

Andrew Kittredge earned a hold before Ryan Helsley secured his 35th save. Helsley did allow a run.

Jeffrey Springs took the loss after giving up four runs on six hits and three walks over five frames. He struck out three along the way.

Cubs 7, Twins 3

Shota Imanaga earned the win for Chicago after striking out 10 over seven innings. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk and will carry a 3.06 ERA into his next outing.

Pablo Lopez took the loss and is now 10-8 with a 4.74 ERA. He gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk, while striking out a pair.

Astros 4, Rangers 2

Framber Valdez got the win and is now 11-5. The Houston starter allowed two runs on a hit and three walks over 8 2/3 innings. He struck out five along the way.

Josh Hader got the final out to pick up his 23rd save.

Tyler Mahle made the start for Texas, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two and took the loss. 

Dane Dunning worked the final four frames, allowing three runs.

Red Sox 6, Royals 5

Brayan Bello fell an out short of earning the win for Boston. He gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings. Bello struck out six. 

Brennan Bernardino got the next out and the win. Zack Kelly, Cam Booser and Luis Garcia earned holds before Kenley Jansen picked up his 21st save.

Seth Lugo took the loss and is now 13-6 with a 2.72 ERA. He allowed six runs (four earned) on six hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings. Lugo struck out four.

Rockies 6, Mets 3

Kyle Freeland was also an out short of the win for Colorado. He gave up three runs on four hits and two walks over 4 2/3 frames, while striking out seven.

Justin Lawrence got the win after recording the next four outs. Angel Chivilli and Tyler Kinley earned holds before Victor Vodnik picked up his sixth save.

Luis Severino took the loss and is now 7-5 with a 4.06 ERA. He surrendered five runs (four earned) on eight hits over five innings, while striking out five and walking none.

White Sox 5, Athletics 1

Jonathan Cannon got his second win after working six strong innings for Chicago. He allowed a run on six hits and two walks, while striking out five.

Dominic Leone and Chad Kuhl earned holds before the White Sox scored and took away the save situation.

Ross Stripling fell to 2-11 after allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out two.

Tigers 4, Mariners 2

Keider Montero struck out eight over six innings to grab his second win for Detroit. He gave up a run on four hits and a walk.

Will Vest, Jason Foley and Beau Brieske earned holds before Tyler Holton picked up his fourth save after getting the final out.

Luis Castillo took the loss and now has a 9-11 record and 3.48 ERA. He allowed three runs on eight hits, while striking out nine and walking none.

Phillies 6, Dodgers 2

Cristopher Sanchez grabbed the win for Philadelphia and is now 8-7 with a 3.27 ERA. He allowed a run on five hits and a walk over six innings, while striking out a pair.

Matt Strahm and Jeff Hoffman earned holds before Philly scored and took away the save situation.

Clayton Kershaw took the loss after allowing a run on five hits over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked none.