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Connelly Early, a rookie pitcher with limited MLB experience, is starting for the Red Sox in a crucial Game 3 against the Yankees, marking a historic moment as the first pitcher to start a winner-take-all playoff game within 30 days of his debut. Despite being a fifth-round pick and not a top prospect, Early's recent strong performances have earned him this high-stakes opportunity in the postseason.
Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made history by being named a National League All-Star after just five MLB games, the fewest ever for such an honor, thanks to his impressive performances including a streak of 11 no-hit innings and fastball speeds reaching 103 mph.
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski set a 125-year-old MLB record by throwing six perfect innings and 11 hitless frames to start his career, marking a historic achievement in baseball history.
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski set a 125-year-old record by pitching six perfect innings in his second MLB start, becoming the first in modern era to begin a career with 11 hitless frames, and leading his team to a 17-6 victory over the Twins.
Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery after an injury revealed worse damage to his ulnar collateral ligament, sidelining him for the remainder of his rookie season and potentially most of the next year.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-3, handing rookie pitcher Andrew Abbott his first big league loss. The Brewers hit two home runs and six extra-base hits off of Abbott, taking an early lead and never looking back. Despite a late rally by the Reds, the Brewers held on for the win, pulling within one game of the first-place Reds in the standings.
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners, blowing a five-run lead and missing several opportunities to secure the win. Rookie pitcher Taj Bradley struggled for the second consecutive outing, allowing the Mariners to rally and score four runs in the third inning. A controversial call went against the Rays after a collision on the basepaths, and reliever Jason Adam gave up the decisive run in the seventh inning. Despite the loss, the Rays remain one of the top teams in the American League.
Dodgers rookie RHP Bobby Miller impressed in his MLB debut, throwing five one-run innings against the Braves and showcasing his electric stuff, including six pitches of at least 100 mph and a variety of effective secondary pitches. MLB analysts praised Miller's performance, with one comparing him to former Dodger and three-time All-Star starting pitcher Josh Beckett. The Dodgers have high expectations for Miller as a future ace of their staff.
Rookie pitcher Hunter Brown threw seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing only two hits and two walks, as the Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 to finish their six-game road trip with a 5-1 record against two first-place teams. Brown's performance was the third time this season he has thrown at least seven scoreless innings, and he now leads the majors in that category. The Astros' only run came in the first inning on a fielding error by shortstop Wander Franco.