In his second start since being traded to the Atlanta Braves, Paul Maholm shut out the Mets on Friday night, allowing just 3 hits and walking none while striking out 5.
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Maholm, who had faced the minimum through 5.1 innings, needed just 95 pitches to go the distance for his 4th career shutout. He now has a 3.50 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP on the season, both of which would be career bests (not counting a 6-start, 41.1 inning 2005 campaign). More impressively, in his last 9 starts, the 30-year-old Maholm is 6-1 with a filthy 1.18 ERA and 0.87 WHIP.
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While his newfound dominance is certainly welcomed by the Braves as they try to overtake the Nationals for the NL East crown, Paul Maholm is proving to be a late-season MVP for his fantasy owners as well. If you’re lucky enough to have him on your team, cross your fingers, and continue to ride him into the fantasy playoffs.
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