Spencer Strider doesn't relish striking out as many batters as possible. His goal is simply to pitch six or seven innings and give the Atlanta Braves a chance to win.
“That's been my focus, my actual narrowed-down goal — the only thing I'm trying to do is deep into the game," Strider said. “Just get quick outs.”
Strider struck out a career-high 13 in six-plus innings, Eddie Rosario tied a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
The defending World Series champions are 40-14 since June 1, the best record in the majors over that span.