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Game No. 16 of 162 in Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ summer-long journey featured a pitcher’s duel between Randy Wells and Jonathan Niese, as well as Ike Davis ’ major league debut.   Game No. 16 – Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets Randy Wells turned in another solid performance against the Mets Monday night, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks in six innings. The 27-year-old also struck out five. Even as a Cubs fan, Wells’ 2009 breakout campaign screamed fluke to me. His 4.24 xFIP, compared to his 3.05 ERA supported this theory. The Illinois native continues to defy logic, however. After watching him pitch for the second time this season, I’m convinced he’s legit. Through three starts, Wells has a 2.45 ERA and a deceiving 1.47 WHIP. A 3. ...

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