For Maine to shut down Philly's big guns last night, while battling the flu, is insane. He could be our solid #3 in playoff rotation, even ahead of el duque.
From espn.com: Maine (2-3), who last pitched on July 26, gave up three hits in six shutout innings. He could have gone longer, but had been battling flu-like symptoms over the last few days.
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Let's see if he can keep it up first. I'm comfortable with Duque in a big spot. Of course, if Maine goes into the playoffs at 9-4, 2.85, it's going to be hard to deny him a start. The way he's going, it's definitely possible. There were some ug-lee swings at his change the other night.
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