Evoaldi’s impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs

Nathan Eovaldi’s incredible run of success for the Texas Rangers came to an end in a disappointing fashion, although he managed to escape with a no-decision. The 35-year-old right-hander had been on fire, going 6-0 with a minuscule 0.47 ERA in six starts since the beginning of July. However, his luck ran out against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, as he surrendered three home runs and season highs of five runs and eight hits in five innings.

Despite the rough outing, Eovaldi still managed to strike out three batters, walk one, and hit two others before exiting the game with the Rangers trailing 5-1. Fortunately for him, Rowdy Tellez’s ninth-inning homer tied the game at 6, allowing Eovaldi to avoid taking the loss.

Prior to this game, Eovaldi had only given up six runs in his previous seven starts, with only two home runs allowed in his last 14 appearances. His dominant performance included a one-hit shutout against the New York Yankees, where he pitched eight scoreless innings. This impressive stretch of allowing one or zero runs in 13 out of 14 games is a feat that has only been matched by Hall of Famer Bob Gibson in the modern era.

Despite the slight bump in his ERA from 1.38 to 1.71, Eovaldi still holds a better ERA than the MLB leader in that category. The veteran pitcher has been a crucial part of the Rangers’ rotation this season, especially after missing most of June due to elbow inflammation. With 116 innings pitched in the team’s first 120 games, Eovaldi is on track to qualify as a league leader in key pitching categories.

In his latest outing, Eovaldi struggled early, giving up a home run to rookie Tyler Locklear and a three-run shot to Corbin Carrol in the third inning. However, he managed to limit the damage with double plays in the fourth and fifth innings. The Diamondbacks, coming off a high-scoring win over the Colorado Rockies, were able to capitalize on Eovaldi’s rare off night.

Overall, Eovaldi’s performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable, solidifying his status as a key contributor for the Rangers. Despite missing out on an All-Star selection, the veteran pitcher has proven his worth with his consistent excellence on the mound. It remains to be seen if he can bounce back from this outing and continue his impressive run down the stretch of the season.