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Jacob DeGrom might have just had the best performance of his young career on the mound for the New York Mets Thursday.
DeGrom (4-4, 3.21 ERA) pitched eight innings of shutout ball against the St. Louis Cardinals, which gave the team a split in the four-game set against the N.L.’s best team. The best part for the 26-year-old was that he struck out a career-high 11 with one hit which came in the first inning for the 5-0 victory.
It was a big win for a Mets team that allowed 19 runs while only scoring two over the past two games prior to Thursday’s win.
The right-hander didn't walk a batter in the contest. DeGrom lowered his ERA to 2.75, his WHIP to 1.11 WHIP. He also now holds an excellent 54/13 K/BB ratio over 55 2/3 innings.
DeGrom has now put together two gems on the rubber after having his struggles this season. In his last start, he allowed one hit in six innings for the victory.
