Fantasy Sports

BY ADAM RONIS

Since the Giants don't score many runs for Matt Cain, he took matters into his own hands and threw a four-hit shutout against the Nationals today. He struck out four and walked none for the first time this season and has a 3.82 ERA. I've said many times to stick with Cain or buy low on him and he was discussed on the fantasyphenoms show last night and we all like him. He can be frustrating at times because he has some bad games and can walk too many batters. Cain is tough to hit, holding batters to a .242 average entering today. He has pitched at least seven innings in five of his last 11 starts and he has the ability to throw gems like he did against the Nationals.

On July 11 against the Cubs he threw seven scoreless innings and struck out nine in a no-decision. Against the Cubs on July 1, he threw eight scoreless innings allowing just two hits with 10 strikeouts. He has a 130/58 K/BB ratio in 141 1/3 innings. He pitched very well last season and went just 7-16 because he received no run support. That is also happening this season as he is 6-8, but as I have said numerous times, you can't gauge wins. Cain likely won't cost you much and he might pay big dividends for the final two months.