What happened: Jacob deGrom delivered a dominant afternoon outing, striking out 12 batters. The performance drew praise from MLB.
Why it matters: The outing gives the Rangers a timely rotation performance during the regular season. It also marked a milestone in deGrom’s tenure with the club.
By the numbers: 12 strikeouts; first time deGrom reached a dozen as a member of the Rangers.
What to watch: The next check is whether the Rangers convert the start into a win and how deGrom carries the form into his next outing.