Jacob deGrom Dominates, Rangers Shut Down Orioles 7-0

On a crisp evening in Baltimore, Jacob deGrom delivered a masterclass on the mound, leading the Texas Rangers to a commanding 7-0 victory over the Orioles. For much of the night, it seemed like deGrom might achieve the rare feat of a no-hitter until Colton Cowser’s hit in the eighth inning ended the suspense.

The 37-year-old ace was nearly flawless, retiring the first 18 Orioles he faced before surrendering a walk to Jackson Holliday. Despite a brief flirtation with adversity in the seventh, deGrom maintained his composure, showcasing why he's a two-time Cy Young Award winner. Across 89 pitches, deGrom struck out seven and walked two, consistently hitting speeds of 98.4 mph.

Colton Cowser's eighth-inning single, a well-placed ball to right field, broke up deGrom’s no-hit bid. Yet, the damage was mitigated as Jacob Webb and Cole Winn efficiently closed out the game, ensuring Baltimore's third one-hit performance this season.

Backing deGrom's pitching prowess, Josh Jung led the offensive charge for the Rangers, racking up three RBIs. His night included a sharp single and a powerful two-run homer, setting the tone early against Orioles' starter Brandon Young.

The Rangers' momentum carried through with contributions from Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis Garcia in a productive fourth inning, capped by Jonah Heim’s emphatic sixth-inning home run. This win marks Texas' fourth consecutive road series victory, thrusting them into the upper echelons of the league standings.

In a streak of tough outings, the Orioles found themselves unable to muster a significant challenge, marking the eighth time this season they've been shut out. With their recent struggles, Baltimore looks ahead to recovering some ground.

Next up, the Rangers will open a homestand against Seattle with Nathan Eovaldi on the mound. Meanwhile, the Orioles prepare for a face-off against Tampa Bay with Tomoyuki Sugano slated to pitch.