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Rodriguez's Velocity Down, Still Dominating on Mound
6 Jul
Summary
- Rodriguez allowed two runs over six-plus innings in Sunday's loss.
- He struck out three, averaging only four strikeouts per start.
- Rodriguez was named to his first All-Star team on Saturday.
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six-plus innings, yielding two runs in a recent loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Rodriguez kept the Brewers scoreless until the seventh inning when Jake Bauers hit a single and a home run, concluding his outing on 102 pitches. Earlier, Rodriguez gave up a long double to Jackson Chourio, a hit that might have been a home run in other ballparks.
Despite a slight decrease in his usual velocity, Rodriguez demonstrated strong pitching. He recorded three strikeouts, aligning with his season average of four per start. Impressively, he walked no batters for the second consecutive start, a positive sign given his prior 10 percent walk rate. Rodriguez earned his first All-Star selection on Saturday. Currently, he holds a 7-3 record with a 2.25 ERA, though his underlying statistics suggest a potential regression. He is slated to pitch against the Dodgers next Friday.
