Jacob deGrom strikes out nine as Rangers extend win streak
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jacob deGrom made his first start since the Aug. 3 trade deadline, striking out nine batters over five innings in a game against the Baltimore Orioles on August 8. The Texas Rangers achieved a 5-1 victory, marking their fourth consecutive win after a challenging six-game losing streak. DeGrom, who expressed a desire to remain with the Rangers before the deadline, now has 1,995 career strikeouts. Despite some ongoing hip discomfort, he delivered a strong performance, boosting Texas back within a half-game of first place in the AL West.
- •Rangers win 5-1 against Orioles on August 8.
- •Jacob deGrom records nine strikeouts in five innings.
- •Texas extends win streak to four games.
- •Team is half a game behind AL West leaders.
- •DeGrom has 1,995 career strikeouts.
- 5:21 AMESPN MLB — Rangers' deGrom tosses gem after pushing to stay
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob deGrom wanted to stay with Rangers, and extends their win streak with 9 Ks
"Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before the trade deadline that he believed in the team and wanted to stay. The two-time Cy Young Award winner and the Rangers have both since gotten back on a winning track. In his first start since the Aug. 3 deadline, deGrom struck out nine in five innings Saturday night for his first win since June 30.
"Jacob deGrom, in his first start since telling the Rangers he did not want to be traded ahead of Monday's deadline, struck out nine in five innings of a 5-1 win over Baltimore.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 9, 2026, 5:21 AMRangers' deGrom tosses gem after pushing to stay
Jacob deGrom, in his first start since telling the Rangers he did not want to be traded ahead of Monday's deadline, struck out nine in five innings of a 5-1 win over Baltimore.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:34 AMJacob deGrom wanted to stay with Rangers, and extends their win streak with 9 Ks
Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before the trade deadline that he believed in the team and wanted to stay. The two-time Cy Young Award winner and the Rangers have both since gotten back on a winning track. In his first start since the Aug. 3 deadline, deGrom struck out nine in five innings Saturday night for his first win since June 30.
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