May 12, 2021 2:41 AM : Bumgarner (4-2) earned the win over Miami on Tuesday by pitching seven scoreless innings. He allowed four hits and no walks while striking out nine.
Analysis: The veteran southpaw completed an effective and efficient seven frames, throwing 62 of 84 pitches for strikes and finishing with a season-high nine punchouts. After giving up 17 earned runs through his first 13.2 innings this season, many wrote Bumgarner off, and he was a frequent drop in fantasy leagues. However, the 31-year-old has since turned things around dramatically, yielding only three earned runs over his subsequent five outings covering 30 innings of work. Bumgarner has notched a quality start in three of his past four contests and has managed to bring his season ERA down to a respectable 4.12. He'll look to keep the momentum rolling at home this weekend in a projected start against Washington.