DETROIT Framber Valdez He pitched his first career shutout, and the Houston Astros The defeat of Detroit Tigers Monday Night 7-0
Valdez (15-5) tied his 24th straight quality start. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (2018) is the longest streak of consecutive seasons.
Through a translator, Valdez stated that “This means much to me because it means that I’m helping my team when I pitch.” They help me with their defense and offense, and I know that I’m giving them a chance at winning.”
The All-Star left-hander allowed six hits and struck out eight, with just one walk.
Dusty Baker, Astros manager said that “that’s a tremendous streak — a lot great pitchers never come close” “Players can tell when they’re getting close to something similar, and it doesn’t bother us, because it motivates us to excellence.”
According to ESPN Stats & Information research, behind deGrom and Valdez is Chris Carpenter (2005, 22) and Bob Gibson (1968, 22).
Valdez became 12th major league pitcher this season to throw a complete shutout — the most since eight in 1873. One pitcher can have more than one.
It was the 28th complete game in big leagues this season, down from the 50 that were played during the whole 2021 season.
The Tigers were outcast for the 21st consecutive day, breaking the club record set in 1973. New York Yankees 1976 Chicago White Sox For most, a team with a designated batter.
In the first and third innings, Detroit had runners at the plate.
A.J. Hinch, Tigers manager, said that “we made a few young mistakes early because we’re struggling with scoring and we’re trying making things happen.” Hinch stated. “That’s 91 victories for them, and a lot comes from elite defense.”
Jeremy Pena Three hits and two runs for the Astros.
Baker stated that “We scored quite some runs and I believe we could have more.” “I’m happy with the results,” Baker said.
Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez (3-5), allowed five runs on ten hits and one walk in five innings.
Hinch said, “They just keep moving the line when they get something moving.” “Eduardo didn’t have the sharpness and they got him to it.”
Jose Altuve Pena started the game with a single and stole second. Pena scored on Pena’s single. Pena also stole second. Alex BregmanThe RBI single by’s made it 2-0.
Valdez stated that the two outs at the plate inspired Valdez to try for his first shutout.
He stated, “Once my third inning ended, I knew I had the chance.” “That’s always been a goal of mine and today it was possible because I was making such great defensive plays.”
The Astros added a run in the third inning with a double play. With bases loaded, Kyle Tucker Hit a grounder to shortstop Javy Bez, who was shifted on the right side. Bregman stopped Baez from tagging Bregman by freezing between first and second base. Detroit converted the 6-3-4 double-play, but Pena scored at third before the Tigers could retire Bregman.
Tucker reached 4-0 after scoring an RBI groundout in fifth. Yuli Gurriel It was followed by a run scoring double.
Tucker scored a run in the ninth.
Valdez, as usual, chose the team’s navy-blue jerseys for his debut, but he denied it was for superstitious reasons.
He said, “I don’t know why they feel lighter to my skin.” “We’ll continue wearing them when I pitch.”
It is definitely working.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.