Lamet didn't receive a decision despite firing six innings of one-run ball Wednesday. He gave up five hits and two walks while striking out five in an extra-inning loss to the Twins.
Lamet turned in his fourth consecutive quality start, but the Padres' anemic offense has left him with an 0-2 record over that span. Ignoring the lack of wins, the flamethrowing rookie has clearly turned a corner in the second half, posting a 3.00 ERA with a 10.4 K/9 in 11 starts since the All-Star break. Walks continue to be an issue for the 24-year-old (4.1 BB/9), even during his recent hot streak, an issue he will have to work on before fully gaining fantasy owners' trust. Lamet will look for redemption in his next start at home against the Diamondbacks after he was torched for seven runs in their last meeting back in June.