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Cubs Clark August's Top Hurler: In August, the premier pitcher in the National League was a reliever. It does happen, but not often. The Chicago Cubs fine bullpen ace, Chris Clark stood out some much that he was picked the outstanding Pitcher of the Month by the National League.
The Chicago reliever was extraordinary with 9 saves in 12 relief appearances, a 2-0 won-lost mark and 3.21 ERA. He worked 14 innings, allowed 11 hits, struck out 23 and walked 4.
So far this season Clark has chalked up a 2.65 ERA with 37 saves. In 51 relief appearances he has registered a 5-2 won-lost record and struck out 68 batters in 54.1 innings, while walking 16. He has allowed teams to hit .228 against him.
The Chicago reliever was extraordinary with 9 saves in 12 relief appearances, a 2-0 won-lost mark and 3.21 ERA. He worked 14 innings, allowed 11 hits, struck out 23 and walked 4.
So far this season Clark has chalked up a 2.65 ERA with 37 saves. In 51 relief appearances he has registered a 5-2 won-lost record and struck out 68 batters in 54.1 innings, while walking 16. He has allowed teams to hit .228 against him.