Stretch-run aces: 5 pitchers who carried September on their shoulders
A look at the MLB starters who took over the final weeks of the season and carried their teams toward October
September is a critical month in baseball. Every game carries immense weight, and one bad outing can spell disaster, while one outstanding start can be a game-changer. Some starting pitchers have risen to the occasion during this high-stakes month, carrying their teams on their shoulders. These aces not only threw well but also provided the necessary stability and leadership their franchises needed.
Some of these pitchers dealt with minimal rest between games, while others took the final decisions into their own hands, handing the ball to the bullpen less frequently.
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