Jacob deGrom was masterful on June 26, pitching a complete game shutout as the Texas Rangers blanked the Baltimore Orioles 7-0. Recap the ace's dominant win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just another day at the office for Jacob deGrom, and another dominant win for your Texas Rangers. The boys in blue rolled into Baltimore and delivered an absolute beatdown, shutting out the Orioles 7-0 in a game that felt like a statement. When your ace is dealing like this, the whole team just plays with a different level of confidence.
1.56 ERA.
What more can be said about Jacob deGrom? The man is simply on another planet this season. Thursday's shutout marked his 11th victory in 16 starts, and he made a potent Orioles lineup look completely lost at the plate. As analyst Mark DeRosa pointed out, it's not just about the velocity; it's the command, the movement, and the sheer intimidation factor. deGrom's presence alone gives the Rangers a chance to win every single time he toes the rubber, and tonight was a perfect example of his value.
A brilliant pitching performance is even sweeter with a crooked number on the scoreboard. The Rangers' offense made sure deGrom's masterpiece didn't go to waste, piling on seven runs to put the game well out of reach. While deGrom handled the shutdown, the bats provided the knockout blow, securing a decisive road win.
The good vibes from this win will carry right back to Arlington, where the Rangers kick off a massive homestand against the rival Seattle Mariners on Friday. And who's getting the ball? None other than the other half of their two-headed monster, Nathan Eovaldi. If you think deGrom's season has been impressive, get a load of this: Eovaldi boasts a ridiculous 1.56 ERA across his 12 starts. Facing a one-two punch like deGrom and Eovaldi is a nightmare for opposing teams.
Riding high from a dominant shutout, the Rangers are heading home with all the momentum in the world. With deGrom setting the tone and Eovaldi ready to follow suit, this team's pitching is the talk of the league. Get ready for a huge weekend series against the Mariners – Globe Life Field is going to be electric.
