deGrom fails to record strikeout in career first
Briefly

Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, experienced an unprecedented game where he did not strike out a batter, ending a streak of 228 games. Despite a solid performance, resulting in only two runs allowed, it was a notable shift in his pitching history. The game ended with the Texas Rangers losing 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays, where Daulton Varsho's early home run set the tone. Meanwhile, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman highlighted his dominance with exceptional pitching statistics.
Jacob deGrom had a career-first start without a strikeout, marking the end of a remarkable streak of 228 games with at least one strikeout.
According to Elias Sports Bureau research, deGrom’s streak of striking out a batter in every game since beginning his career places him among the top pitchers in history.
Daulton Varsho's early homer contributed to the 2-1 victory of the Blue Jays over the Rangers, highlighting deGrom's unusual performance on the mound.
Gausman's impressive control allowed him to throw 72 of 96 pitches for strikes, marking a significant contrast to deGrom's struggles.
Read at ESPN.com
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