Jacob deGrom settled down after a rough first inning Monday to throw six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
In his 31-pitch first inning, deGrom allowed three singles, including an RBI by Michael Saunders, and two walks, including a bases-loaded walk to Cameron Rupp.
DeGrom then retired 11 of his final 12 batters and tossed five shutout innings.
"I was struggling with command early on, walked the leadoff guy, ended up walking in a run," deGrom said after the game. "I think the main thing was slowing down and making pitches when I needed to.