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Jesús Luzardo Game Score Masterclass Explorer

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⚾ Featured Masterclass: Jesús Luzardo
“Luzardo went to a place he had never been in his career.” — MLB Tonight
91 Game Score
9.0 Innings
14 Strikeouts
0 Earned Runs
2 Hits
1 Walks
0.33 WHIP
Context: A verified career zenith. Prior bests include an 11-K start over 7.0 IP and a 12-K shutout against Atlanta. 91 Game Score represents top 0.05% of all MLB starts.
Game Score Dominance Tier Elite Historic Gem (90+)
Luzardo: 91
40 - 50 Average MLB Start
60 - 74 Quality Start / Gem
75 - 89 Dominant Ace Line
90+ Career Masterclass
📐 Game Score Metric Breakdown (Bill James v1.0 & Tom Tango v2.0):
Bill James: 50 base + 27 outs + (2 × 5 IP after 4th) + 14 K – 2 H – (4 × 0 ER) – 1 BB = 91.
Tango GSv2: 40 + (2 × 27 outs) + 14 K – (2 × 1 BB) – (2 × 2 H) – (3 × 0 R) = 100.
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Jesús Luzardo GS: 91
Date & Opponent Monday vs Opponent
Innings Pitched 9.0 IP
Strikeouts (K) 14 K
K/9 Rate 14.00
Hits & Walks (WHIP) 2 H, 1 BB (0.33)
Earned Runs (ERA in game) 0 ER (0.00)
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Delta Analysis (Slot A vs B) Edge
Game Score Advantage +0
Strikeouts Delta +0
Innings Outing Length +0.0
WHIP Baserunner Margin 0.00
Slot A produced higher overall dominance through deeper game endurance and elite swing-and-miss stuff.
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