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Jacob deGrom just became the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts. But how strong is his Hall of Fame case? COVID, injuries and the Mets' lack of run support changed his career.
Jacob deGrom walked 1 batter and struck out 10 on Thursday night in a 2-0 Texas Rangers win over the Washington Nationals. deGrom went 6 innings on 94 pitches and gave up 1 hit and 0 runs.
Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games and innings pitched in major-league history Thursday when the Texas Rangers right-hander fanned the first two Washington Nationals batters.
Some key pieces for Texas are trending in a positive direction as the team returns to Globe Life Field.
The Texas Rangers are locked in a tight battle for the AL West lead, as they entered play on Thursday against the Washington Nationals with a 62-65 record — sitting just two games below the division leader Houston Astros.
Jay Jaffe assesses the state of the AL Wild Card and what it actually means for baseball. Jacob deGrom is the second -astest pitcher to reach 2000 strikeouts, reports Kennedi Landry. Ryan Phillips thinks Fernando Tatis Jr. is baseball's greatest showman. Karl Rasmussen thinks the Pirates should shut Paul Skenes down for the rest of the season.