Alright, baseball fans, if you are not watching what rookie right-hander Logan Henderson is doing for the Brewers, you are missing out on one of the most consistent pitching performances in the game right now. This kid has started 11 times this season and in NONE of those starts has he allowed more than three runs. Think about that for a second. That is unbelievable consistency from a first-year arm, and it sets up a crazy Sunday afternoon showdown at Dodger Stadium against the home team.
This Rookie is a Certified Wall on the Mound
Henderson’s season stats are absolutely mind-blowing, especially when you factor in his recovery. He spent seven weeks on the injured list with a low back strain, but you would never know it from his performance. Across his 11 starts, he has only allowed three runs twice, meaning most of his outings have been even cleaner than that. We are talking about a guy holding hitters to two runs or fewer in nine of his eleven starts. That kind of control is rare for any pitcher, let alone a rookie. His ERA sits at a sparkling 2.88 through 56 1/3 innings pitched, backed up by a ridiculous 69 strikeouts against just 11 walks. This dude knows how to miss bats and avoid free passes, a deadly combo. His 6.27 strikeout per walk ratio is third best among all major league pitchers with at least 10 starts this season. This kid is not just good, he is elite, and he is doing it coming off an injury that sidelined him for almost two months. Seriously, that is veteran-level resilience.
Skubal’s Hunt for His First Win and a High-Stakes Duel
On the other side of the mound for the Dodgers, we have Tarik Skubal making his third start for his new team. Skubal is still on the hunt for his first win in Dodger blue, which is wild when you look at his underlying numbers. This guy is leading all major league pitchers with at least 10 starts this season with an insane 7.11 strikeout per walk ratio. That is higher than Henderson’s impressive 6.27, and even higher than Milwaukee’s Saturday starter Jacob Misiorowski, who boasts a 6.80. Skubal is an absolute strikeout machine with pinpoint control, but the wins just haven’t come for him yet. You know he is chomping at the bit to get that first “W” for his new club.
This Sunday afternoon game at 1:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium is the finale of their National League showdown series, and it’s shaping up to be a true pitching masterpiece. You have Henderson, the rookie sensation who simply does not give up runs, against Skubal, the strikeout artist desperate for his first win. This is the kind of pitching duel that keeps you glued to every single pitch. You can catch the action on SportsNet LA, or listen on AM 570 or KTNQ 1020 AM. Get ready, because this one is going to be good.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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