Miles Mikolas SP STL Wed 9/12/18 3:40 AM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas (15-4) allowed one run on five hits in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday, striking out seven and walking one in seven innings.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas surrendered just one extra-base hit and threw 75 of 107 pitches for strikes on way to his 15th win and 18th quality start this season. Mikolas is now tied with Jon Lester for third in the NL in wins and ranks sixth in the league with a 2.99 ERA. The right-hander doesn't feature preeminent strikeout stuff (6.3 K/9) but rather makes his living by limiting walks and home runs, as he's allowed just 28 walks and 14 home runs in 180.2 innings this year. His next start will be a matchup with the Dodgers at home.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Tue 9/4/18 12:04 PM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas will start Wednesday against Washington instead of Tuesday as originally expected, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas will end up with an extra day of rest this time through the rotation and is set to get another extra day before his following start, as Adam Wainwright is expected to return from his elbow injury and slot in ahead of him in the rotation. That means Mikolas will lose a two-start week this week and lose the chance to face the Tigers, though he'll gain a two-start week next week, pitching at home against the Pirates and Dodgers.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Thu 8/30/18 6:45 AM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas (13-4) was tagged with the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five over five inning against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
All the damage came in the fifth inning when Mikolas allowed four hits and both runs, and the St. Louis bats were unable to provide any run support to bail him out of his first loss since June. The 30-year-old has given up 20 hits over 9.2 innings in his last two starts, but he still sports strong ratios on the season with a 2.96 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. He'll look to bounce back Monday in Washington.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Sat 8/25/18 4:11 AM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas allowed five runs (four earned) on 12 hits in 4.2 innings Friday against the Rockies, recording three strikeouts and no walks in a no-decision.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas gave up a season high in hits and needed 87 pitches (57 strikes) to get through 4.2 innings. Despite the lukewarm outing Mikolas still has an excellent 2.94 ERA to go along with a 1.09 WHIP. The 30-year-old has gone 10 straight starts without taking a loss and is tied for fourth in the NL in wins. His next start will be at home against the Pirates.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Sat 8/18/18 10:30 PM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas (13-3) allowed one run over six innings in a win over the Brewers on Saturday. He allowed five hits while striking out seven and walking none.
EDGE Analysis
A Travis Shaw homer in the second inning accounted for all of the damage against Mikolas, who moved into a tie for third in the National League in wins with this victory. He's been more than just good for fantasy owners; the 29-year-old has been a top-15 starting pitcher to date despite a bottom-15 strikeout percentage among qualified starters. Mikolas heads out to Colorado for his next scheduled start.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Tue 8/14/18 8:40 AM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas allowed four runs on four hits and one walk across seven innings Monday in a no-decision against the Nationals. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas allowed an RBI double to Ryan Zimmerman and a solo home run to Bryce Harper, but he entered the seventh inning with a quality start under his belt. Unfortunately, a two-run homer from Juan Soto tarnished that feat while putting Mikolas on the hook for a loss, before his team came back to win late. The right-hander hadn't allowed more than three earned runs since June 18th and had allowed just one home run over that stretch. He's been quite steady this season and should bounce back this weekend against the Brewers.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Wed 8/8/18 8:35 AM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas (12-3) tossed seven innings of two-run ball Tuesday to earn the win over the Marlins, allowing five hits with no walks and one strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas limited baserunners to great effect, but singular runs against him in the first and fifth innings had him on the hook for a loss entering the latter stages. Luckily, Cardinals home runs in the seventh and eighth innings put him in position to pick up a win as the bullpen closed things out. He needed just 81 pitches to work through seven frames, throwing 73 percent for strikes, though the did tie his season low in punchouts. Nevertheless, Mikolas owns an excellent 2.74 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP heading into his next scheduled start against the Nationals.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Thu 8/2/18 8:20 PM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas tossed seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out six Thursday as he didn't factor into the decision against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Mikolas tossed a solid outing, allowing just one earned run in the fourth. He'd exit the ballgame with a one-run deficit, although the Cardinals would rally in the ninth to get the victory. Mikolas looked sharp throughout the month of July, making five starts and surrendering 11 runs over 27 innings while recording 19 punchouts. He'll head into his next start with a 2.75 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with a 97:25 K:BB through 137.1 frames.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Sat 7/28/18 7:39 PM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas (11-3) gave up two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two in six innings Saturday against the Cubs. He recorded the win.
EDGE Analysis
He only threw 90 pitches (65 strikes), but with the Cardinals up by six runs, they opted to use the opportunity to allow rookie reliever Dakota Hudson to make his big-league debut. Mikolas has now allowed three or fewer runs in seven straight starts, although he has failed to strike out more than six batters in any of those outings. His next start will come Thursday at home against the Rockies.
Miles Mikolas SP STL Sun 7/22/18 6:01 PM
Miles Mikolas
SP STL
Mikolas threw five innings in a no-decision Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six in the 7-2 loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
In his first start since the All-Star break, Mikolas held the Cubs scoreless through three innings before allowing a pair of runs in the fourth. He threw just 74 pitches and left the game with a 2-2 tie before the Cardinals' bullpen was rocked for five runs. The 29-year-old righty still owns a strong 2.82 ERA and 10-3 record alongside a 89:22 K:BB. He'll take on the Cubs again Saturday, this time in St. Louis.