Eduardo Rodriguez pitches eight shutout innings against Pirates on July 30
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Eduardo Rodriguez delivered eight shutout innings in a start against the Pirates, lowering his ERA to 2.48. Despite limited strikeouts, he managed to contain a strong Pirates lineup, who rank as one of the top offenses by wOBA this season. Rodriguez's recent performance is surprising given his previous seasons with an ERA over 5.00. Analysts suggest that while factors like defense play a role, Rodriguez's current success is exceptionally difficult to sustain long-term.
- •Rodriguez's ERA drops to 2.48 after his latest start.
- •He struck out only two batters while shutting out the Pirates.
- •The Pirates rank third in Major League Baseball by wOBA this season.
- •Analysts express skepticism about the sustainability of Rodriguez's success.
- •Rodriguez has outperformed peripheral stats significantly this season.
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