Marcus Morgan got the start last night (Fri Apr 26, 2024) at Nebraska (Iowa would lose 7-4).
Coming into this game, Marcus was averaging barely over 4 innings pitched/game. Things didn't change in this game.
Marcus started the bottom of the 5th inning with IOWA leading 4-1. Marcus struck out the 1st batter. The 2nd batter walked (then stole 2nd). The 3rd batter singled (advanced to 2nd when the Neb lead runner was thrown out at home). Marcus hit the 4th batter, putting runners at 2nd and 1st with 2 OUTS. The 5th batter (again, with 2 OUTS) hit a 3 run HOME RUN, tying the game at 4-4. The 6th batter doubled. Heller then went to the bullpen and brought in Anthony Watts. A Watts' wild pitch advanced the runner to 3rd. The 7th batter walked. The 8th batter flied out for the 3rd out. After 5 complete innings, the game was tied 4-4.
Nebraska would score 1 more run in the 7th inning and 2 more in the 8th inning for the final 7-4 margin. Iowa, after scoring 4 runs through 4 innings, did not score again.
Marcus' line:
4 2/3 innings pitched
23 batters faced
83 pitches (49 strikes, 34 balls)
5 Hits allowed
3 walks
2 Hit batters
0 Wild pitches
0 Balks
4 strike outs
4 earned runs (of the 4)
1.71 WHIP for this game (3 walks + 5 hits / 4.67 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.
In 11 starts and 46 innings pitched:
1.87 WHIP for the season (44 walks + 42 hits / 46 innings pitched). In the Major Leagues, the average WHIP is around 1.30.
7.49 ERA for the season