Chris Flexen P FA Sun 10/3/21 5:14 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen got a no-decision in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Angels, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with one strikeout in 5.1 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Flexen pitched well in Saturday's win, permitting just one run on a Jose Rojas home run in the fifth inning, but he was saddled with the no-decision as Seattle's offense didn't get going until late. After sitting out the 2020 season, the 27-year-old concludes the regular season with a 14-6 record in 31 starts with a 3.61 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 125:40 K:BB in 179.2 innings.
Chris Flexen P FA Tue 9/28/21 8:56 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen (14-6) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
It wasn't Flexen's most efficient start but he extended his winning streak to three games thanks to Seattle's offense dropping 13 runs. He coughed up a three-run shot to Seth Brown in the first inning and later allowed another run in the fourth. He's posted a 3.06 ERA and a 17:5 K:BB over his last three outings, lowering his season ERA to 3.67 through 174.1 frames. Flexen is projected to face the Angels at home this weekend.
Chris Flexen P FA Thu 9/23/21 3:31 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen (13-6) earned the win over Oakland on Wednesday, pitching seven innings and allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out eight.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander allowed only one extra-base hit in the contest -- a fifth inning Matt Chapman solo homer that also accounted for Oakland's only run. Flexen tied his season high with eight strikeouts and completed seven frames for the first time since Aug. 19. He lowered his ERA to 3.56, which ranks fourth among qualified pitchers in the American League. Flexen is scheduled to face the Athletics again early next week.
Chris Flexen P FA Sat 9/18/21 9:35 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen (12-6) secured the victory in a win over the Royals on Friday, allowing an earned run on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three in the game.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander bounced back nicely after a rough outing versus the Diamondbacks his last time out, coaxing his ERA back down to 3.66. Flexen also encouragingly stayed away from the long ball after allowing his 15th and 16th home runs of the season in his previous two starts, and all six hits he surrendered were singles. The 27-year-old will look to extend what has been a strong stretch of pitching since early August -- save for the aforementioned stumble against Arizona -- when he takes the mound next week.
Chris Flexen P FA Sun 9/12/21 10:14 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen (11-6) took the loss in Saturday's 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five innings.
EDGE Analysis
Flexen was staked to an early 2-1 lead and was cruising until encountering trouble in the fourth inning, when the first four Diamondbacks reached base and Daulton Varsho later homered. This was the 25-year-old's first start where he surrendered more than three runs since July 27, also his last loss. He'll look to get back on track against Kansas City next weekend.
Chris Flexen P FA Mon 9/6/21 1:00 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's 10-4 win over Arizona, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Flexen was rolling through five innings but permitted three runs on three hits in the sixth to fall behind 3-2. Seattle eventually knotted the score and went on to win in extras while Flexen posted his fourth quality start in five turns. The 27-year-old has now allowed no more than three runs in any of his last seven starts and has a 2.93 ERA in the span.
Chris Flexen P FA Tue 8/31/21 3:05 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen didn't factor into the decision during Monday's 4-3 loss to Houston, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros jumped on Flexen early with two runs in the first, but the 27-year-old prevented any more from scoring despite considerable traffic on the bases. He departed down 2-1 with two out and a runner on second in the sixth but was erased from the final line when Seattle took the lead in the bottom of the inning. Flexen concludes a successful August with a 2-0 record and 2.68 ERA in 37 innings across six starts.
Chris Flexen P FA Tue 8/24/21 9:37 PM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen (11-5) earned the win Tuesday after holding the A's to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five across 6.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Although it took him a bit to get into a nice rhythm, Flexen was on point Tuesday, continuing a successful August. After allowing a run to score in the first inning, the right-hander blanked the A's the rest of the way, tossing 105 pitchers in all, including 66 for strikes. Among American League pitchers, Flexen has tallied the most starts with six-plus innings allowing one earned run or fewer. His recent success ties him for seventh among American League starting pitchers with his 3.54 ERA this season. Flexen tentatively lines up for a Monday matchup against Houston.
Chris Flexen P FA Fri 8/20/21 12:58 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out five across seven innings Thursday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Flexen held the Rangers' lineup in check throughout the start, as the lone extra-base hit he surrendered was a solo home run by Adolis Garcia. Otherwise, he pitched efficiently and completed seven innings for the first time in his last five outings. He exited the game with a 6-2 lead, though that margin margin was squandered by the Mariners' bullpen, ultimately costing Flexen a win. After this effort, Flexen has a 3.65 ERA with 90 strikeouts across 133.1 innings on the campaign.
Chris Flexen P FA Sat 8/14/21 3:19 AM
Chris Flexen
P FA
Flexen got a no-decision in Friday's 3-2 victory over Toronto, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Flexen pitched well aside from a rough fourth inning that saw him permit four baserunners and both runs for his 11th start surrendering three runs or less in his last 12 turns. The 27-year-old righty now sports a quality 3.78 ERA, though his subpar 6.1 K/9 limits his upside.