On-Base Perception
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MLB Opening Day 2013 awards
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The Lon Warneke Award for best starting pitching: Clayton Kershaw
This award is named for the Cubs Opening Day pitcher on April 17, 1934. Warneke pitched a complete game, allowing one-hit and walking two while striking out 13. Warneke had a solid career – 192-121, 3.18 ERA – but we’re confident the lefty we picked will be even better.
Dodgers’ southpaw Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits,...
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