Jacob deGrom’s Near-Perfect Masterpiece: How Close Did He Come to History with the Rangers?
BALTIMORE — Watching Jacob deGrom step onto the mound in a Texas Rangers uniform is like witnessing a masterful artist at work, especially when he’s firing on all cylinders. The whispers around the clubhouse? Many believe he’s not just good — they think he might be the very best pitcher on the planet. And last night, he practically confirmed those suspicions. Coming back strong after Tommy John surgery sidelined him since June 2023, deGrom teased a perfect game into the sixth inning and kept that no-hit threat alive through seven. He delivered 89 pitches, limiting damage to a lone hit from Colton Cowser at the top of the eighth before the Rangers sealed a commanding 7-0 victory over Baltimore. All the while, deGrom extended a career-best run with 13 consecutive starts allowing two or fewer earned runs, reminding everyone why he’s a two-time Cy Young Award winner. “Missing this long, you really reflect on your journey,” he shared, “And the goal? To get back to that elite level — every day, still grinding, still refining.” Intrigued by how the Rangers manage his workload, the team’s cautious but confident approach underscores just how valued deGrom is in their rotation. If this is the ‘old’ deGrom, I’m eager to see what the rest of the season has in store.
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