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Christian Zazueta dominates with eight strikeouts in Double-A start

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Christian Zazueta dominates with eight strikeouts in Double-A start

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Christian Zazueta had an impressive outing for Double-A Tulsa on Friday night in Corpus Christi. Zazueta struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings, helping his team secure a 3-1 victory over the Corpus Christi Hooks. This performance marks Zazueta's best start since his promotion to Double-A, bringing his ERA to 3.30 over seven starts with 47 strikeouts against just three walks. Teammate Taylor Young supported Zazueta by contributing a home run, and Frank Rodriguez added two RBIs for the Drillers. The win is part of a successful evening for Dodgers minor league affiliates, with three of the four teams securing victories.

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By the Numbers

•Zazueta records eight strikeouts in six innings of work.
•Tulsa wins 3-1 against Corpus Christi.
•Taylor Young hits a home run for the Drillers.
•Zazueta's season ERA at 3.30 with 47 strikeouts.

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2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Zazueta has best Double-A start yet

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Three of four Dodgers minor league affiliates won on Friday. Player of the day Right-hander Christian Zazueta, the Dodgers’ top pitching prospect, had his best start since getting promoted to Double-A, with eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings for Tulsa on Friday night in Corpus Christi. Zazueta in seven starts in Double-A has a 3.30 […]
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