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sports1 year ago

Padres' Estrada Sets MLB Record with 13 Straight Strikeouts

The San Diego Padres secured a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins, highlighted by Matt Waldron's impressive knuckleball pitching, Jeremiah Estrada's record-breaking strikeout streak, and key contributions from veterans Jurickson Profar and Donovan Solano. Waldron's knuckleball was particularly effective, leading to a career-high seven innings without allowing a run. Estrada struck out 13 consecutive batters, a feat not seen since at least 1961. Profar and Solano, both on bargain contracts, drove in all of the Padres' runs, showcasing their indispensable value to the team.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|
#donovan-solano#jeremiah-estrada#jurickson-profar
sports2 years ago

"Rookie Pitcher Matt Waldron Secures Debut Victory with Knuckleball Mastery"

Matt Waldron, a knuckleball pitcher for the San Diego Padres, earned his first career win in a 5-2 victory against the Oakland Athletics. This marked the first win by a knuckleballer in the MLB since 2018. Waldron used his knuckleball-heavy mix to induce weak contact and pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball. Despite not being a typical knuckleballer, Waldron's pitch had the same fluttering and diving effect, making it difficult for opposing hitters. The Padres are without Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove due to injuries, giving Waldron an opportunity to showcase his skills and potentially secure a roster spot for the 2024 season.

via MLB.com|
#knuckleballer#matt-waldron#mlb
sports2 years ago

"Padres Fall to Nationals in Waldron's Debut Despite Solid Pitching"

The San Diego Padres lost 2-0 to the Washington Nationals on Saturday, with Matt Waldron making his major league debut as a starting pitcher. Waldron allowed two solo home runs but otherwise pitched well, while the Padres struggled offensively and were shut out for the seventh time this season. The loss was a setback in the Padres' efforts to improve their record, which has been below .500 for 44 consecutive days. The team's lack of starting pitching depth was highlighted by Waldron's promotion from Triple-A El Paso, where he had a 7.02 ERA.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|
#bob-melvin#matt-waldron#nationals
sports2 years ago

"MLB's Padres Call Up Knuckleballer Matt Waldron for First Start"

The San Diego Padres plan to promote 26-year-old right-hander Matt Waldron, who will become the first regular knuckleballer to pitch in the big leagues since Mickey Jannis did so for the Orioles in 2021. Waldron's callup comes with the Padres planning to skip Michael Wacha's start while he deals with right shoulder fatigue. Waldron's knuckler sits around 80 mph – harder than most. He has struggled this season in the hitter-friendly confines of Triple-A El Paso, where he has posted a 7.02 ERA across 14 appearances.

via MLB.com|
#knuckleball#matt-waldron#michael-wacha
sports2 years ago

"Padres debut knuckleballer Matt Waldron against Nationals"

The San Diego Padres are calling up knuckleballer Matt Waldron to start Saturday's home game against the Washington Nationals, marking Waldron's MLB debut and making him the first knuckleballer to pitch in the big leagues since 2021. Waldron began the conversion into a knuckleballer in spring training 2021 and throws two versions of his knuckleball. The Padres have not yet announced a roster move for Waldron, or the plan with the rest of their rotation.

via CBS Sports|
#knuckleballer#matt-waldron#mlb
sports2 years ago

"Padres' Knuckleballer Matt Waldron Makes MLB Debut Against Nationals"

The San Diego Padres will promote knuckleballer Matt Waldron to start against the Nationals, skipping Michael Wacha's outing due to shoulder fatigue. Waldron, who is not on the 40-man roster, was traded to San Diego by Cleveland in 2020. He has a 7.02 ERA over 66 2/3 innings this year in Triple-A El Paso. Waldron's promotion marks a major personal achievement and a win for fans of the knuckleball, as there hasn't been a single knuckleball thrown in the major leagues in either of the last two seasons.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#knuckleballer#matt-waldron#mlb