Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Jacob deGrom With Historic Performance
Texas Rangers Starting Pitcher Jacob deGrom had a performance for the ages Saturday on the road against the red-hot Detroit Tigers. He had his fourth career game with 10+ strikeouts through 4 innings. He tied Nolan Ryan on the all-time list and is a game behind Nolan Ryan(5). It was deGrom’s first start with 10+ strikeouts since he punched out 11 in April 2023 against the New York Yankees.
deGrom’s performance helped the Rangers win 10-3 and snap Detroit’s five-game winning streak. deGrom finished the game with two earned runs over five innings of work and 10 punchouts. Following an injury-plagued last half-decade, deGrom has shown signs of the player who won two Cy Young Awards with the New York Mets. He is 3-1 with a 2.72 ERA this season. Will the all-time great continue pitching well for the Texas Rangers?
Texas Rangers Season Summary
It has been a disappointing start to the season for the Texas Rangers. They are 19-21 this year. The team’s offense has struggled mightily. They are 25th in batting average, 18th in home runs, and 28th in runs scored. These offensive woes have made it difficult for the Texas Rangers to gain any traction in the standings.
The Rangers have been better on the mound to begin the year. They are seventh in the league in ERA, 21st in strikeouts, fifth in WHIP, and ninth in opposing batting average. Starting Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has led the bunch. He is eighth in the league in ERA and 12th in strikeouts.
Final Thoughts
deGrom returns to the mound Thursday, May 15, against the Houston Astros. If deGrom can stay healthy, while pitching well, he can be one of the league’s best pitchers. His performance Saturday illustrated he has the ability to return to his former glory.
