Zack GodleyRP | Reds

Godley twirls seven scoreless innings on ThursdayJuly 27, 2017 | 08:39 PM

D-backs right-hander Zack Godley won after giving up four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over seven scoreless innings Thursday against the Cardinals. Writer's Analysis: Turning in his second scoreless start of 2017, Godley's ERA drops from 3.32 to 3.06 (3.03 FIP, 3.18 xFIP) as his record evens up at 4-4. Through 14 outings (88 1/3 innings), the 27-year-old holds an impressive 9.27 K/9 and 57.5 percent ground-ball rate while allowing hard-contact at a below-average rate of 29.3 percent. He'll look to stay in the win column in his next scheduled start on Aug. 2 against the Cubs in Chicago.