He beat the Dodgers twice in the NLCS and he was lights out. More importantly he beat arguably the 2013 NL Cy Young Winner Clayton Kershaw twice. Yes Redbirds 2012 Top Pick and former Texas A&M Aggies RHP Michael Wacha was named 2013 NLCS MVP behind an electric sinking Express (92-97 mph) and a Change with an occasional Local (Curveball) with a work-in-progress Slide Piece. He dominated the "Boys in Blue" with these numbers:2 Games 13.2 IP 7 H 0 R 2 BB 13 SO 0.00 ERA
Dodgers had .149 avg against Wacha
Kershaw's Numbers against Wacha:
2 Games 10 IP 12 H 8 R 3 BB 10 SO 6.30 ERA
Redbirds had a .300 avg against Kershaw
Wacha and the Redbirds now move on to the "Fight for the Commish" 2k13 and a chance to get that Parade Route and their 3rd Chip in Seven Seasons (2006/2011 World Champs)
Wacha's 2013 Totals in 15 Appearances and 9 Starts
4-1 W-L 2.78 ERA 64.2 IP 52 H 20 R 5 HR 9 BB 65 SO .219 avg
Note: Numbers from MLB.com
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