Shoemaker (6-3) gave up four runs over seven innings while striking out four in a 9-4 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker wasn't able to escape the red-hot Astros without seeing his ERA rise, but considering the matchup and the end result of a victory, fantasy owners who deployed him can't be too upset with the final line. Even with Friday's four-run outing, the 30-year-old looks like a different pitcher over his last six starts (5-1, 3.19 ERA and 8.1 K/9) compared to his early returns (5.21 ERA in previous seven starts). His recent success should put the righty back on the map in most fantasy formats in the event he goes on a run similar to that of the second half of last season.