The veteran's changeup command suffered due to an altered stride, so he relied more on his curveball, which he felt had good feel.
DeGrom has been durable since 2025, making 48 starts despite an early-season neck issue. He acknowledged the soreness but said it is manageable.
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Rangers manager Skip Schumaker praised deGrom's effort but chose not to push for an extra inning.
“He was fighting the whole game,” Schumaker said, per the Dallas Morning News. “For him to give us five innings like he did was really impressive.
... I think he could have probably gone out again, but I just felt like it wasn't smart.”
Schumaker expressed confidence that deGrom will make his next start, though he will monitor the pitcher's condition.
DeGrom finished with a no-decision, leaving his season ERA at 3.49 with a 1.01 WHIP and 122 strikeouts against 22 walks over 100 2/3 innings.
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He is scheduled to start Sunday against the Astros in the final game before the All-Star break.
