Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Goes 5.1 frames in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Toronto on Saturday.
Kochanowicz yielded three runs through three innings before settling down and holding Toronto hitless and scoreless for the rest of his outing. Despite the strong finish, the right-hander failed to complete six frames for the seventh straight start. Kochanowicz also registered his usual low strikeout total -- he's now punched out two or fewer batters in three straight starts and has just 62 Ks through 91.1 frames on the campaign. His profile isn't an appealing one in fantasy, but Kochanowicz has at least managed to hold down a rotation spot throughout the season. His final start before the All-Star break lines up to come at home against Texas.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Quick exit in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Sunday.
Kochanowicz was pulled at 63 pitches (37 strikes) after running into trouble in the fourth and fifth innings. Interim manager Ray Montgomery has shown no hesitation to pull starters if they begin to fade in the middle innings -- since he took over managerial duties June 20 due to Ron Washington's health-related absence, only three of nine starting pitchers have exceeded 90 pitches. That shortens an already limited runway for Kochanowicz, who pitched into the sixth inning just once in six June starts. He allowed 18 runs over 25.2 innings while adding a 21:11 K:BB this month, so his outings are likely to continue being short unless he turns a corner with his performance. Overall, he has a 5.44 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 61:40 K:BB through 86 innings over 17 starts this season. Kochanowicz's next start is expected to be in Toronto.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Labors through five frames
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Kochanowicz allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter over five innings in a no-decision against Boston on Monday.
Though Kochanowicz issued only two free passes, he threw just 49 of 84 pitches for strikes. The right-hander also tied a season low with one punchout, though he notched a solid 13 whiffs. This was far from Kochanowicz's best outing, but on the plus side he avoided giving up a homer for the first time in his past five starts. Kochanowicz has managed to hold onto a role at the back of the Angels' rotation despite posting a mediocre 5.49 ERA through 16 starts, and he's tentatively slated to face the Nationals the next time he takes the mound.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Strikes out eight in no-decision
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Kochanowicz did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight.
Kochanowicz was impressive, striking out a season-high eight Yankees. He allowed just two hits, though both were solo home runs -- the first off the bat of Jazz Chisholm in the second inning before Cody Bellinger went deep in the fourth. The 24-year-old Kochanowicz struggled to a 7.36 ERA in his previous five starts (22 innings) coming into Wednesday. He lowered his ERA to 5.38 on the season with a 1.55 WHIP and 58:36 K:BB across 77 innings. Kochanowicz is currently lined up to face the Red Sox at home in his next outing.
Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Allows two homers in loss
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Kochanowicz (3-8) took the loss against the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Kochanowicz was tagged for two solo home runs and couldn't complete the fifth inning due to a rain delay. Though his outing was cut short at just 53 pitches, the 24-year-old snapped a streak of four straight starts allowing exactly four earned runs. He'll carry a 5.53 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 50:33 K:BB across 71.2 innings into a tough matchup with the Yankees next week.
Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Struggles early in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday.
Kochanowicz was working from behind after giving up a three-run home run to Cal Raleigh in the first inning. Kochanowicz was pulled at 75 pitches (50 strikes), and the Angels worked their way ahead after his exit. It's the third time in four starts the right-hander has failed to complete five innings. He's now at a 5.61 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 48:33 K:BB across 67.1 innings this season. The 24-year-old's next start is projected to be on the road in Baltimore.
Kochanowicz (3-7) yielded four runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Cleveland.
Kochanowicz delivered two scoreless frames to open the game before coughing up a run in the third inning. The Guardians then scored three in the fourth inning, including one on a solo shot by Jose Ramirez. Kochanowicz has given up four runs in three straight outings, raising his ERA from 4.71 to 5.34 in the process. He threw just 48 of 84 pitches for strikes Sunday in his shortest outing of the year. Kochanowicz is currently slated to face the Mariners at home next weekend.
Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Falters in fourth inning
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Kochanowicz (3-6) allowed four runs on five hits, two walks and a hit batsman over 6.2 innings to take the loss versus the Yankees on Monday.
Kochanowicz was perfect the first time through the order, but the Yankees sent everyone to the plate in a four-run fourth inning that gave them all the offense they needed. The 24-year-old right-hander has had mixed results in May -- he's had two starts allowing just one run, but he's given up four or more in his other three outings this month. For the season, he's at a 5.07 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 40:29 K:BB across 60.1 innings over 11 starts. His next start is projected to be on the road in Cleveland.
Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Drives up pitch count in no-decision
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Kochanowicz allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and five walks while striking out six batters over four-plus innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Wednesday.
The Angels offense provided plenty of support for Kochanowicz, but the right-hander completed just four innings due partly to racking up 99 pitches. Only 56 of those offerings were strikes, and Kochanowicz issued a season-high five walks but also tied a season high with six punchouts. He also served up two long balls, including one in the fifth frame to Nick Kurtz, who ended up being the second-to-last batter Kochanowicz faced. The second-year hurler has managed to hang onto a rotation spot so far, but his results have been mediocre -- he has a 4.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 35:27 K:BB through 53.2 innings across 10 starts.
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Angels' Jack Kochanowicz: Grabs third win
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Kochanowicz (3-5) allowed a run on five hits and four walks while striking out five over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Friday.
Kochanowicz was a little generous in allowing baserunners again -- this was the third time in four starts he's walked a season-high four batters. Despite that, the only run he allowed was on a Max Muncy double in the fourth inning. Kochanowicz was able to induce four double plays to offset the traffic on the bases. He's now at a 4.71 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 29:22 K:BB across 49.2 innings over nine starts. He's allowed just two runs over his last 12.1 innings, but he'll need to trim the walk rate to make that short-term success more sustainable. The 24-year-old is projected to start on the road versus the Athletics in his next outing.
Kochanowicz (2-5) allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Saturday.
Despite matching his season high with four walks, this was arguably Kochanowicz's best start of the season. It ended his five-start losing streak, and the lone blemish on his line was an RBI double by Ryan Mountcastle in the sixth inning. Over eight starts, Kochanowicz has a 5.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB across 43 innings. He'll look to build off this performance in his next outing, but it'll be a tough one, as he's tentatively projected for a road start versus the Dodgers.
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