Chen finished with a GameScore of 86, the highest mark since making the majors in 2012 with the Baltimore Orioles. He lasted eight innings and allowed one run on three hits and zero walks, putting 74-of-107 pitches over the plate for a 69.2 percent strike rate. The victory pushed his record to 6-9 for this season, with a 4.64 ERA. He’s now 13-15 since joining the National League.
The Scoring
JT Riddle led off the game with a double, Lewis Brinson followed with a single, and J.T.Realmuto loaded the bases by drawing a walk.