We’re 69 games, 42.5%, of the way through the season, having faced the 9th hardest strength of schedule of the majors.
Let’s assess where we stand.
Of our opening day 2-4 hitters:
One has played in 29 games (none since May 2, and likely after the All Star break before he plays in another) and has a WAR of -0.5
Another will be lucky to avoid an IL stint
And the third has an OPS of .643
On the pitching side, 3 of our opening day rotation are on the IL (and have only given you 17 starts)
16 starts (23%) have come from Ryan Gusto, Colton Gordon and Brandon Walter
Forrest Whitley has been DFA’d
We’re 9 games over .500 with the 3rd best record in the AL and currently sitting with a 5 game lead in the West with a chance to be 5.5 up at the end of the night if the Guardians can break a 2-2 tie in the 6th and hold on to beat the M’s in Seattle.
Whether lucky or good, Dana is living right.
Go team!