NL East: Spencer Turnbull continues to dominate

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies sit comfortably in second place in the division with a 21-11 record. Their starting pitching has been the class of MLB with a sterling 2.50 ERA and a 3.28 FIP. But maybe the more impressive number is the innings pitched by Philadelphia's starters so far this season. They lead all of baseball with 190.2 innings pitched by starting pitchers, 11 full innings more than the second place Mariners. 

That excellent starting pitching has been the result of predictably outstanding work from staff ace Zack Wheeler, coupled with breakouts from Ranger Suárez and the new kid on the block, Spencer Turnbull

With the Phillies confirming that Taijuan Walker will rejoin the rotation now that he's healthy, there were...

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