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The Los Angeles Angels are witnessing a breakout, as Jose Soriano 's dominant play headlines a historic pitching stretch across Major League Baseball. His latest performance came during the Angels' matchup vs. the San Diego Padres , further cementing his place in the spotlight.
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On Friday in Anaheim, the right-hander delivered another elite outing, leading the Angels to an 8–0 victory. The right-hander controlled the game from the outset, limiting hard contact and consistently working ahead in the count.
Soriano pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out eight. He improved to 5–0 on the season, extending one of the best starts in recent memory.
Across those five starts, Soriano has allowed only one run and 11 hits, a level of pitching rarely seen in the modern era. His command, efficiency, and ability to miss bats have distinguished him as one of the league's most effective starters.
Following the outing, OptaStats recognized the historic nature of his run in a post to X, formerly Twitter, across his first five starts of the 2026 season.
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"José Soriano of the @Angels is the only MLB pitcher in the modern era to have a 5-start span (at any point) where he went 5-0 while allowing no more than 1 run and no more than a dozen hits."
The surge has resulted in a 0.28 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 32 2/3 innings tossed. Opponents are hitting a mere .104 against him, underscoring the consistency and dominance he has displayed through the opening weeks.
The 8-0 shutout win vs. San Diego also featured strong offensive support. Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe each homered, while Adam Frazier and Jo Adell contributed key extra-base hits to extend the lead.
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The 27-year-old's rise represents a significant shift within the Angels' rotation . Once considered a mid-rotation option, he has emerged as a frontline starter and currently leads the league in both ERA and WHIP.
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