Luzardo's Monday shutout lands among 2026's best starts

His 94 Game Score is tied for second in MLB

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

"Luzardo went to a place he had never been in his career." #MLBTonight highlights Jesús Luzardo's masterclass on Monda Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Jesús Luzardo pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career Monday, working all nine innings on 109 pitches. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out 12.

Why it matters: The performance extended a dominant stretch: Luzardo owns a 1.67 ERA since June 28, best in the NL. His 111 strikeouts over that span rank second across the majors.

By the numbers: Luzardo's 12 strikeouts accounted for 44.4% of his 27 outs. His Game Score finished six points below the season's top mark.

What to watch: Watch whether Luzardo can add to his 221 strikeouts and lower his 2.87 season ERA in his next start.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-09-09T02:43:48.737099+00:00

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