Is it cherry-picking to highlight the work of a starting pitcher immediately after another great start, fully well knowing that starters only work once every fifth day?
Yes!
Are we going to do that with Graham Ashcraft anyway?
Yes!
Dating back to June 30th, not a single pitcher in the game has logged more than the 65.O IP that Ashcraft has, and that’s a testament to his ability to work efficiently and induce grounders with proclivity. His 2.35 ERA in that span is tied for the 7th best among all qualified pitchers (with Justin Verlander), his 51.