Should I start Fernando Cruz or Ben Joyce?

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Fernando Cruz

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FPTS

5.91

3.82

Game Info

Date	Opponent	Weather
Tue Jul 2	@NYY (2nd) (Gil)	73°
Wed Jul 3	@NYY (2nd) (Rodon)	72°
Thu Jul 4	@NYY (2nd) (Stroman)	82°
Fri Jul 5	vs.DET (24th) (Olson)	75°
Sat Jul 6	vs.DET (24th) (Mize)	Not Currently Available
Sun Jul 7	vs.DET (24th) (Skubal)	Not Currently Available

Date	Opponent	Weather
Tue Jul 2	@OAK (30th) (Spence)	60°
Wed Jul 3	@OAK (30th) (Estes)	60°
Thu Jul 4	@OAK (30th) (Sears)	82°
Fri Jul 5	@CHC (20th) (Steele)	72°
Sat Jul 6	@CHC (20th) (Hendricks)	Not Currently Available
Sun Jul 7	@CHC (20th) (Wesneski)	Not Currently Available

Pitching

.16

.09

.28

.03

.14

.16

2.1

1.20

1.8

1.72

1.22

.84

4.48

2.28

1.43

1.13

ERA

5.22

6.28

WHIP

1.54

2.37

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Pitching
Season Statistics
FPTS	65.0	18.0
W	3	1
L	5	0
SV	0	0
IP	35.1	11.1
H	23	10
ER	15	5
K	60	10
BB	18	6
ERA	3.85	4.05
WHIP	1.17	1.44

Recent News
	Fernando Cruz and his family volunteer at food bank Published June 26th, 2024 via MLB.com Fernando Cruz: A Triumphant Underdog Story Published June 9th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Reds reliever Fernando Cruz is at his best in the toughest situations out of the bullpen Published June 7th, 2024 via The Cincinnati Enquirer Fernando Cruz escapes the jam \| 06/01/2024 \| Cincinnati Reds Published June 1st, 2024 via MLB.com Fernando Cruz always believed he would reach the Majors. Now, at 34, he is shining Published May 28th, 2024 via WLWT Cincinnati Fernando Cruz's stellar relief appearance \| 05/27/2024 \| Cincinnati Reds Published May 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Fernando Cruz's struggles continue vs. Dodgers Published May 17th, 2024 via MLB.com Fernando Cruz's struggles continue vs. Dodgers Published May 17th, 2024 via MLB.com	Bullpen report: Ben Joyce adding to his repertoire, Jhoan Durán velocity concerns and more Published June 28th, 2024 via The New York Times Angels' Ben Joyce uses new pitch to generate ground balls Published June 26th, 2024 via OCRegister Angels Rookie Ben Joyce Revolutionizes Pitching with 'Splinker' Arsenal Published June 17th, 2024 via BVM Sports Ben Joyce on adding a splinker to his arsenal Published June 17th, 2024 via MLB.com Ben Joyce on adding a splinker to his arsenal Published June 17th, 2024 via MLB.com Ben Joyce makes first career MLB start Published June 17th, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Ben Joyce makes first career MLB start Published June 17th, 2024 via Vols Wire Ben Joyce 2024 MLB Splits Published June 16th, 2024 via ESPN

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