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LUIS CASTILLO #58 - PITCHER - SEATTLE MARINERS
10-11 W-L •
1.16 WHIP •
3.40 ERA
10-11 W-L
1.16 WHIP
3.40 ERA
Another dominant effort in win Castillo (10-11) got the win over the Mets on Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings.
Impact Castillo was engaged in a pitcher's duel with Luis Severino heading into the fifth inning before the Mariners were able to provide him with some cushion on the scoreboard. The lone run against him came on a sixth-inning solo home run by Jeff McNeil. Castillo racked up nine strikeouts for a second straight start and went on a run in the game during which he struck out five consecutive batters. He's now recorded seven straight quality starts while allowing one or fewer runs four times. Castillo owns a 3.40 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 148:40 K:BB in 148.1 innings and will look to keep rolling in a matchup with the Pirates over the weekend his next time on the mound.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cal Raleigh homers twice, knocks in 5 as Mariners finish off 3-game sweep of Mets with 12-1 win
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs, Luis Castillo struck out nine and the Seattle Mariners completed a spirited sweep of the New York Mets with a 12-1 win on Sunday4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners take on the Mets on home winning streak
The Seattle Mariners host the New York Mets aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nine strikeouts in loss Castillo (9-11) took the loss Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out nine over six innings.
Impact Castillo kept the Tigers off the board until they plated the first run of the game in the fourth. Two more runs were scored against him in the fifth after the Tigers compiled four singles in the inning. It was the fourth time this season he's given up at least eight hits in a game, though only one hit went for extra bases. He also tied his season high in strikeouts and posted his sixth straight quality start. Castillo has been one of the most consistent pitchers in all of baseball this season, posting a 3.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 139:38 K:BB in 142.1 innings this year. He lines up to face the Mets on Sunday to complete a two-start week.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows drives in two runs, Montero shuts down Mariners in Tigers' 4-2 win
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Tigers visit the Mariners to begin 3-game series
The Seattle Mariners host the Detroit Tigers to open a three-game seriesAUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another quality start Castillo (9-10) picked up the win Tuesday against Boston, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out four.
Impact Castillo delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and landed his third win during that stretch. All three runs attributed to Castillo came in the third inning when Rafael Devers lifted a three-run home run. While Castillo's K/9 has dropped from 10.0 to 8.6 this season, he's still been very effective, posting a 3.43 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 136.1 innings. He's on track to make his next start Tuesday against the Tigers.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Another quality start Castillo (9-10) picked up the win Tuesday against Boston, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out four.
Impact Castillo delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and landed his third win during that stretch. All three runs attributed to Castillo came in the third inning when Rafael Devers lifted a three-run home run. While Castillo's K/9 has dropped from 10.0 to 8.6 this season, he's still been highly effective, posting a 3.43 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 136.1 innings. He's tentatively lined up to make his next start Tuesday against the Tigers.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco, Moore lead Mariners to 10-6 win over Red Sox
Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, Dylan Moore drove in three with a bases-loaded double in the fifth, and the Mariners beat the Bosto...JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners play in game 2 of series
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Tosses six scoreless frames Castillo allowed five hits and issued two walks while striking out seven batters over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.
Impact Castillo induced a modest nine whiffs, but he still managed to tally a healthy seven punchouts. The veteran hurler has tossed exactly six scoreless frames in two of his past three outings, and he's recorded a quality start in four straight appearances. Castillo's strikeout numbers are down this season -- he's on pace to record fewer punchouts than innings pitched for just the second time in his career -- but he's otherwise been reliable, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 126:37 K:BB over 130.1 innings.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Drury's RBI single in the 8th helps Angels beat Mariners 2-1 to complete 3-game sweep
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JULY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Angels bring win streak into matchup with the Mariners
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Quality start in loss Castillo (8-10) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Astros.
Impact All of the scoring came in the third inning, where Castillo allowed five straight batters (three hits, one walk, one hit-by-pitch) to reach base. While he was decent and efficient, needing just 90 pitches (58 strikes) to get through seven frames, the Mariners' offense once again came up cold. Castillo has logged three straight quality starts in July and now sits at a 3.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 119:35 K:BB through 124.1 innings over 21 starts this season. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Angels in his next outing.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Quality start in loss Castillo (8-10) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings Friday, taking the loss versus the Astros.
Impact All of the scoring came in the third inning, when Castillo allowed five straight batters (three hits, one walk, one hit-by-pitch) to reach base. While he was efficient, needing just 90 pitches (58 strikes) to get through seven frames, the Mariners' offense once again gave him little support. Castillo has logged three straight quality starts in July and now sits at a 3.55 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 119:35 K:BB through 124.1 innings over 21 starts this season. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Angels in his next outing.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Astros complete climb and pull even in AL West race after beating Mariners 3-0
Hunter Brown worked around trouble while allowing four hits in six innings, Yainer Diaz delivered the big blow with a two-run single and the Houston Astros moved into a tie for fir...JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners look to stop losing streak in game against the Astros
The Seattle Mariners will try to break their three-game losing streak when they play the Houston AstrosJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurls six shutout innings in win Castillo (8-9) picked up the win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks over six shutout innings while striking out five.
Impact Castillo allowed baserunners in each of the first three innings but managed to work his way out of trouble on each occasion, shutting down the Angels' lineup over six frames. The right-hander threw 17 of 23 first pitches for strikes and induced 12 whiffs on the night to earn his second consecutive win. Castillo has now gone at least six innings in back-to-back outings after previously failing to do so in three straight. However, he's also issued multiple free passes in four of his last five starts.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Cal Raleigh homers from each side of the plate for the 2nd time in 3 days, Mariners rout Angels 11-0
Cal Raleigh homered from each side of the plate for the second time in three days, and JJULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong in seventh win Castillo (7-9) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.2 innings to earn the win Friday over the Blue Jays.
Impact Castillo earned his first quality start in four outings with this impressive performance. The only run on his line was a solo home run by Kevin Kiermaier in the sixth inning. Castillo is now at a 3.72 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 111:32 K:BB through 111.1 innings over 19 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Angels in a favorable matchup.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Strong in seventh win Castillo (7-9) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.2 innings to earn the win Friday over the Blue Jays.
Impact Castillo earned his first quality start in four outings with this impressive performance. The only run on his line was a solo home run by Kevin Kiermaier in the sixth inning. Castillo is now at a 3.72 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 111:32 K:BB through 111.1 innings over 19 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Angels in a favorable matchup.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Castillo, Mariners hold Blue Jays in check Luis Castillo pitched 6 2/3 sterling innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the opener of a three-ga...
JULY 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Starting Sunday Castillo will start Sunday's game against the Twins, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Castillo was initially projected to make his next start Tuesday at Baltimore but with Bryan Woo (hamstring) hitting the IL, Castillo will pitch Sunday on four days rest. The 31-year-old has surrendered four or more runs in three of his last four starts but owns a 3.79 ERA over 99.2 innings on the year.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
