Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts: MLB Action from Aug. 9

Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.

Brian Matusz, Baltimore Orioles (pictured)

Matusz got a no-decision despite allowing one run on three hits in six innings. He has allowed two runs in 12 innings in his last two starts to lower his ERA to 5.08.

Edwin Jackson, Chicago White Sox

Jackson gave up one run with seven strikeouts in a six-inning no-decision. He has allowed two runs with 13 Ks in 13 innings in two starts since being dealt to Chicago, sitting at 7-10 with a 4.83 ERA on the year.

Skip Schumaker, St. Louis Cardinals

Schumaker went 2-for-4 with a grand slam to raise his average to .260.

Yuniesky Betancourt, Kansas City Royals

Betancourt went 3-for-3 with a home run (9) and two RBI (48) to raise his average to .263.

Doug Fister, Seattle Mariners

Fister gave up one run with five Ks in six innings to improve to 4-8 with a 3.86 ERA. He has lost some of his luster, but he's still a solid WHIP and ERA option in deep leagues.

Potent Middle Relievers

Matt Thornton, CHW: 1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (60 Ks, 44 IP)
Carlos Fisher, CIN:  3.1 IP, 0 Runs, 5 Ks
Bill Bray, CIN:  1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (14 Ks, 12.2 IP)
Phil Coke, DET:  1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (38 Ks, 45 IP)
Esmerling Vasquez, ARI:  1 IP, 0 Runs, 3 Ks (44 Ks, 41 IP)
D.J. Carrasco, ARI:  1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (48 Ks, 59.2 IP) 
Guillermo, SF:  1 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (29 Ks, 42.2 IP)
Javier Lopez, SF: 0.2 IP, 0 Runs, 2 Ks (26 Ks, 43 IP)

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Originally published at LestersLegends.com.