[FlJoePa]

Well, I'm only looking at the bottom line and it looks pretty good right now. He's avoided the big mistake, and he's gotten out of jams. He's given up a run in 5 innings - I consider that a great effort.

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

Yeah, some pitchers can get away with a high batting average against, because they manage to spread those hits around. Other guys have a low batting average against, but give up home runs after walks, or a few hits in a row.

[F16Fighter]

IMO, Penny's stats belie what I see -- he has appeared VERY hittable. Had this been the Bosox lineup, I'd venture to say he'd have been knocked out after 3 innings.