(Courtesy of the AP)
Vidal Nuno- 2 G, 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
David Phelps- 2 G, 4.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Adam Warren- 2 G, 4.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Michael Pineda- 2 G, 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
I don't think it's 100% accurate to call Pineda the early leader in the 5th starter competition even after his impressive season debut outing last night. He is a week or so behind the other 3 pitchers and has made 1 less appearance because of that. But looking at what the other 3 have done in their 2 starts, 1 of which was against a college team for Nuno, I don't think any of them have done anything special to separate themselves from the pack either. Phelps and Warren have been hittable in their 2 appearances, and none of the other 3 guys have pitched to much length in their starts. For having the advantage of the week head start, nobody is really that far ahead of Pineda when it comes to game action.
With Pineda in action now and looking very good with his fastball, slider, and command, everybody else has to step up to keep this competition interesting. If Pineda continues to pitch like he did last night, he's going to win the spot.
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