Rangers' winning run spearheaded by Evoaldi comes to an end as he concedes 3 home runs and 5 runs
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In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB) this season, one pitcher has been turning heads with an exceptional pitching streak - Nathan Eovaldi. Over the past 14 games, Eovaldi has shown remarkable control, allowing very few home runs and maintaining a low ERA.
Eovaldi's recent success includes a 6-0 win-loss record and a 0.47 ERA over six starts since early July. He allowed very few hits and home runs during this run, setting him apart in the competitive MLB landscape[1][2]. In total, Eovaldi boasts an 11-3 record with a 1.76 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP through August 2025, striking out 120 batters[1].
The 35-year-old's recent performance has been compared to some of the best pitching streaks in MLB history. Pitchers with similar streaks have often combined excellent command, a mix of deceptive off-speed pitches, and efficient pitch counts. Examples include historical greats like Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, or Chris Sale during their peak stretches[3].
Eovaldi's success this season can be partly attributed to his refined splitter and deception, rather than overpowering fastball velocity, which has dropped somewhat[3]. His streak aligns with other historic periods where pitchers have dominated through mastery of a key pitch rather than pure velocity.
However, Eovaldi's streak came to an end in his latest game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings, tagged for three home runs[4]. Despite this setback, his overall performance this season remains impressive, and he still holds a better ERA than the qualified MLB leader Paul Skenes' 1.94[5].
Other notable performances in the game included a double by Jake McCarthy and home runs by Corbin Carrol and Arizona's rookie first baseman, Tyler Locklear[6][7]. The Diamondbacks also managed hits in both the fourth and fifth innings but were prevented from scoring additional runs due to double plays[8].
The Rangers gave Eovaldi the $100,000 All-Star bonus despite him being left off the American League All-Star team last month[9]. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, set a franchise record with 17 hits in their previous game against Colorado, including nine consecutive hits in the fifth inning[10].
In conclusion, Eovaldi's recent 14-game stretch with very few home runs allowed and an ERA often below 1.00 is on par with some of the best pitching streaks in MLB history. Similar streaks have been recorded by elite pitchers historically, usually marked by excellent command and evolving pitch arsenals. Eovaldi's accomplishment at age 35 is particularly impressive given typical age-related velocity declines.
- The news of Nathan Eovaldi's exceptional pitching streak has caught the attention of many in Canada and beyond, with his performance being compared to some of the best pitching streaks in MLB history.
- Eovaldi's achievements in the world of sports have been shining in the arts section of Toronto newspapers this week, contributing to intriguing discussions about the future of baseball in Canada and the MLB.
- As for other sports news, the Toronto Raptors have secured a place in the finals this year, creating a buzz in the sports scene amidst Eovaldi's remarkable MLB performances.
