4 years agoAtlanta Braves pitcher Drew Smyly didn't pitch a perfect game on Thursday but he had a small victory by conquering the home-run demons — at least for one start. The veteran lefty did not allow a home run during the game after being bitten by the long-ball bug nine times during his first five starts. He allowed just one unearned run on four hits — and only one extra-base knock, a double — with four walks and four strikeouts on Thursday. Smyly lowered his ERA to 6.12 as he looks to leave an ugly April behind him. He's been a solid fantasy contributor in the past and he's coming off a shortened 2020 season that saw him post a 42-9 K-BB ratio in just 26 1/3 innings. Keep an eye on Smyly and if he continues to rebound, he could be a solid contributor later in the season.--Marc Hulet - RotoBaller
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