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Rangers ace Jacob deGrom’s gem vs. Guardians shows signs of prime years
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The Texas Rangers saw Jacob deGrom deliver a vintage reminder Tuesday night, riding seven strong innings from their ace to a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
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The right-hander allowed four hits, two earned runs, and no walks while striking out nine against a Guardians lineup that could not force him away from the strike zone for long. The start gave the Rangers the kind of power-and-command effort it has needed as July approaches. At 38, deGrom did more than navigate a lineup. He attacked it with high-end fastball life, sharp command, and the finish that defined his best years.
MLB's Sarah Langs posted on X, formerly Twitter, and pointed to the velocity markers that stood out from the outing.
" Jacob deGrom
tonight:
Topped out at 100.5 mph, twice — his fastest pitches since 4/23/23 (101.0 mph)
100.0 mph strikeout, his fastest strikeout pitch since the aforementioned 101.0 mph
5 pitches at 100.0+ mph, his most in a game since 4/11/23 (9)"
Those dates matter because they reach back before deGrom's major elbow setback in 2023. Tuesday's start suggested his arm strength is again moving toward the level that once made him baseball's most intimidating starter.
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The performance also came at an important time for the Rangers. The club improved to 44-42, extended its winning streak to six games, and now holds a one-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West.
The flamethrowing right-hander's outing carried more than just nostalgia. The veteran paired triple-digit velocity with clean strike-throwing, showing his command can still match his power when his delivery is in rhythm. For the Rangers, this combination changes the rotation's entire outlook.
If deGrom can build on this performance, the Rangers will gain more than another quality start. Their rotation would regain a true ace for the second-half race, and Tuesday offered one of the clearest signs yet that his elite form remains within reach.
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