Jacob deGrom earned the win Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing 3 hits across 6 scoreless innings.
What happened?
He struck out 6 and walked 2 in Texas' 10-0 shutout victory.
DeGrom was dominant from start to finish, retiring the last 4 batters he faced via strikeout.
Why it matters for Jacob deGrom
This performance was especially noteworthy considering the home-run issues that plagued him earlier in the season.
He served up 13 long balls through his first 11 starts, but has now kept the ball in the yard in consecutive outings.
What comes next?
DeGrom is now 3-1 with a 1.28 ERA in his 6 home starts, with 43 strikeouts across 35.2 innings.
His season line sits at a 3.18 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, and he will face the Boston Red Sox next.
The Red Sox lineup ranks dead last in MLB in home runs, which could benefit DeGrom.
DeGrom worked off just 87 pitches, keeping the Guardians completely off balance all afternoon.
He has been effective at home, making the home/road split a possible consideration when setting lineups.
The right-hander should benefit from facing a weak Red Sox lineup, and his next start will be closely watched.
DeGrom's performance on Sunday was a strong one, and he will look to build on it in his next outing.
The Texas Rangers will be hoping he can continue his good form and help the team win more games.
DeGrom's ability to keep the ball in the yard has been a key factor in his recent success.
He will be facing a tough test against the Red Sox, but his current form suggests he can come out on top.
The Rangers' 10-0 shutout victory was a convincing one, and DeGrom was the star of the show.
His 6 scoreless innings were a major factor in the team's win, and he will be looking to repeat this performance.
DeGrom's next start will be against the Red Sox, and it will be interesting to see how he performs.
The Red Sox lineup is weak, but they still have some talented players who can cause problems.
DeGrom will need to be at his best if he is to come out on top and help the Rangers win.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup, and DeGrom will be the key player to watch.
He has been in good form recently, and his performance on Sunday was one of his best of the season.
The Rangers will be hoping he can continue this form and help the team win more games.
DeGrom's ability to strike out batters has been a key factor in his success, and he will be looking to continue this in his next outing.
He struck out 6 batters on Sunday, and this was a major factor in the team's win.
The Rangers' victory was a convincing one, and DeGrom was the star of the show.
His performance on Sunday was a strong one, and he will be looking to build on it in his next outing.
The Red Sox will be a tough test for DeGrom, but his current form suggests he can come out on top.
He has been effective at home, and his next start will be closely watched.
DeGrom's ability to keep the ball in the yard has been a key factor in his recent success.
He will be facing a weak Red Sox lineup, but they still have some talented players who can cause problems.
DeGrom will need to be at his best if he is to come out on top and help the Rangers win.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup, and DeGrom will be the key player to watch.