Jacob deGrom, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, reached a career milestone by securing his 100th win as the Texas Rangers triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory on Monday night. The 37-year-old pitcher delivered five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight, marking his fourth attempt at this achievement.
Despite a challenging May, where deGrom went 1-3 with a 5.72 ERA, he demonstrated resilience and skill in this game, contributing to the Rangers’ fourth consecutive win. Jacob Latz closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning his eighth save of the season.
Offensively, Ezequiel Duran was a standout performer for the Rangers, securing three hits. Duran’s RBI double in the fourth inning drove in Brandon Nimmo, giving Texas an initial 1-0 lead. Later, Joc Pederson extended the lead with an RBI single in the fifth inning, bringing Danny Jansen home after a strategic play involving a walk, a stolen base, and a single by Nicky Lopez.
The Cardinals attempted a comeback with Masyn Winn hitting his second home run of the season in the sixth inning, reducing the Rangers’ lead to 2-1. However, the Rangers’ defense held firm to secure the win.
Upcoming Matchup
Looking ahead, the Rangers will continue their series against the Cardinals with Nathan Eovaldi (5-6, 3.93 ERA) set to pitch against Dustin May (3-6, 4.57 ERA) on Tuesday night.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
