Cubs' Taillon Extends Quality Start Streak to Nine Games

Jameson Taillon has been outstanding for the Chicago Cubs, extending his streak of quality starts to six with a 7-3 record this season. In his recent outing against his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Taillon allowed just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.1 innings, helping the Cubs secure a 3-2 victory. This performance marks his fifth win in as many starts during a winning streak where he has allowed only seven runs over 33 innings. Taillon maintains a solid 3.48 ERA and a WHIP just under 1.00, showing consistency and reliability as a starter. Despite his success, fantasy managers should temper expectations due to his lower strikeout rates and tendency to allow flyballs. The Cubs benefited from key home runs by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki in the game, while Taillon’s pitching was critical in maintaining the lead against a Pirates lineup that has struggled against right-handed pitching recently.