Dylan Cease has had some ups and downs this season. On Saturday, though, the star pitcher reminded us why the San Diego Padres did everything to acquire him in the offseason. In a stunning performance, Cease struck out 11 Atlanta Braves hitters in six shutout innings, getting the win in the process. It was a vintage performance from the former Cy Young candidate.
After the game, Cease talked about this performance. The Padres star talked about how it felt good to perform in the fashion. Cease also said that this game felt like the culmination of a months-long effort to get back to the form that he knows he's capable of maintaining.