What happened: Jesús Luzardo has recorded 96 strikeouts and a 0.95 WHIP over 70 2/3 innings since June 10. The run spans 11 starts.
Why it matters: The sustained production extends beyond a short hot streak. Luzardo has combined missed bats with limited traffic entering the late-season stretch.
By the numbers: Luzardo averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings and 6.42 innings per start during the span.
What to watch: His next start will show whether the run carries deeper into August.