Lopez (6-6) picked up the win in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Cardinals, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
The right-hander delivered his second straight quality start and 13th of the season, blanking St. Louis through five frames and allowing only one baserunner before giving up three singles in the sixth. Lopez has a 3.22 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 55:10 K:BB through 44.2 innings over his last seven outings, and he'll look to extend his quality start streak when he next takes the mound, which is likely to come at home this weekend against Arizona.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Impresses in no-decision
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Lopez did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over seven innings in a 9-7 loss to Seattle. He struck out eight.
Lopez turned in yet another strong start, allowing two or fewer runs for the fourth time in his last five appearances. However, Lopez gave up a solo home run to Cade Marlowe in the fifth inning, marking his fourth long ball allowed in his last three starts. The right-hander has been an excellent source of strikeouts in 2023, having tallied 160 strikeouts through 128.2 innings while punching out seven or more batters in seven of his last eight appearances. He's tentatively scheduled to take on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium for his next start.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Punches out seven in loss
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Lopez (5-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out seven.
Lopez pitched well Thursday, but the Twins couldn't muster any run support off George Kirby in a 5-0 loss. It was certainly a step in the right direction for Lopez after he was tagged for seven runs against Oakland in his prior start. The 27-year-old right-hander now sports a 4.22 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and 152:35 K:BB across 20 starts (121.2 innings) this season. Lopez is currently lined up for a home rematch with the Mariners in his next outing.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Roughed up by Athletics
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Lopez did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against Oakland. He struck out seven.
After logging a complete game shutout in his last start, Lopez turned in his worst outing of 2023. He set a season high in runs allowed while also tying his season high in the hits column. In six starts leading up to the All-Star break, Lopez posted a 2.72 ERA and 52:9 K:BB over 39.2 innings, and he will look to reclaim that form in his next start, which is expected to come during a four-game road series against the Mariners next week.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Fires first career shutout
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Lopez (5-5) picked up the win Wednesday, scattering four hits and striking out 12 without walking a batter en route to his first career shutout in a 5-0 victory over the Royals.
The right-hander displayed pinpoint control, tossing 76 of 100 pitches for striking and firing first-pitch strikes to 25 of the 30 batters he faced. Lopez seemed to get stronger as the outing progressed, and he struck out the side in both the fifth and sixth innings to help him set a new single-game career high in Ks. He'll take plenty of momentum into the All-Star break -- Lopez has delivered quality starts in five of his last six trips to the mound, posting a 2.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 52:9 K:BB through 39.2 innings over that stretch.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Sharp in fourth win
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Lopez (4-5) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings in an 8-1 victory over the Orioles. He struck out six.
The first pitch was delayed by nearly 90 minutes due to rain, but once Lopez got on the mound he was dialed in, firing 66 of 100 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start in his last five outings and 10th of the year. The right-hander also won his first game in June on the last day of the month, and he's posted a 4.46 ERA over his last six starts despite a 1.18 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB through 36.1 innings. He'll look to stay on track in his last start before the All-Star break, which is likely to come at home next weekend against the Royals.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Takes loss in quality start
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Lopez (3-5) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Tigers.
Lopez has three quality starts in five outings in June, but he has an 0-2 record and 18 runs allowed (17 earned) through 30.1 innings on the month. The Tigers did all their damage in the second inning of this contest, and the Twins' offense came up short. Lopez is at a 4.41 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 120:27 K:BB through 96 innings across 16 starts this season. The steady veteran lines up for a challenging road outing in Baltimore next week.
Lopez (3-4) took the loss against Boston on Monday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 5.2 innings.
Lopez got through five innings surrendering a tolerable three runs before allowing two of the four batters he faced in the sixth to reach base. Both came around to score after his departure, causing the right-hander to be tagged with the loss. Lopez did do some good things in the contest, inducing 16 swinging strikes and punching out nine batters for the second straight game, and he ranks third in the majors with 110 strikeouts on the campaign. However, his 4.40 ERA projects to be his worst mark since 2019.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Punches out nine in quality start
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Lopez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out nine.
The right-hander put together his second straight quality start and eighth in 14 outings in a dominant performance that saw him generate 35 called or swinging strikes among his 97 pitches. Lopez's first season with Minnesota has been a roller coaster so far, leaving him with a 4.27 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 84.1 innings, but his 101 strikeouts has him tied for fourth in the league with Mitch Keller. Lopez is next set to take the mound at home this weekend against the Tigers.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Fans six in quality start
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Lopez didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Rays, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.
The right-hander delivered his seventh quality start of the season in style, firing 63 of 92 pitches for strikes, but the Twins only managed three hits on the night and Lopez actually left the game in line for his fourth loss before his teammates eked a run across in the top of the ninth. It was a strong bounce-back effort after he gave up four or more runs in three of his prior four outings, and Lopez will take a 4.25 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 92:22 K:BB through 78.1 innings into his next start, likely to come at home early next week against the Brewers.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Posts another mediocre outing
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Lopez allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Thursday.
Lopez looked great early, giving up just one run over his first five frames, but he fell apart in the sixth. In that inning, the right-hander allowed six hits -- all singles -- and a walk, surrendering five runs while notching only two outs. The disappointing ending resulted in another uninspiring stat line for the hurler, as he's yielded four or more runs in three of his past four starts. Lopez has a 6.95 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over that span, but he's at least continuing to post decent strikeout numbers, notching 24 punchouts across 22 innings over the four-game stretch.
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Twins' Pablo Lopez: Earns third win
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Lopez (3-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out six.
Lopez has given up four or more runs in four of his last seven starts as he hasn't hit his stride yet after some struggles in late April. He's still a good source of strikeouts with an 11.2 K/9.
Lopez (2-3) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks over six-plus innings Sunday, striking out nine and taking a loss against the Angels.
Lopez got through three scoreless innings before the Angels finally broke through for a run in the fourth. He later walked the leadoff batter in the seventh and was charged with that run after he left the game. Lopez forced a season-high 19 swinging strikes on 101 pitches while improving his season K:BB to 75:17. He's allowed two or fewer earned runs in three or his last four starts and now owns a 3.90 ERA. Lopez's next start is lined up to be at home against the Blue Jays.
