What happened: Cease has compiled the 1.36 ERA across an 11-start stretch.
Why it matters: The run extends a season in which Cease reached 200 strikeouts for a sixth consecutive year. Sustained run prevention strengthens his case among the league's most effective starters down the stretch.
By the numbers: 1.36 ERA over 11 starts.
What to watch: Watch whether Cease can sustain the run through his next turn in the rotation.