What happened: Jacob deGrom has kept the opposing lineup off the board through five innings while recording 10 strikeouts.
Why it matters: The double-digit strikeout total gives deGrom a dominant early line before the outing reaches its later innings.
By the numbers: 10 strikeouts in 5.0 scoreless innings; 2.0 strikeouts per inning.
What to watch: Watch whether deGrom returns for the sixth inning and extends the shutout.