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Framber Valdez hit hard in loss to Rangers

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Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

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Framber Valdez was hit hard during Thursday night’s loss to the Rangers, giving up five runs on nine hits over five innings.

Valdez also issued a pair of walks in the ballgame while recording only one strikeout. The Rangers got to him early in this one, as Elias Diaz crushed a solo homer as part of a three-run second inning. They then scratched out another pair of runs in the fourth. Valdez got just three swings and misses on 87 pitches on the night, posting a miserable CSW of only 17 percent. He’ll look to finish the first half on a higher note as he carries a 4.29 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 78/36 K/BB ratio (100 2/3 innings) into Thursday’s showdown against the Athletics.

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