Corey Kluber made his first start since throwing a no-hitter on May 19 against the Texas Rangers. Kluber recorded the team’s first no-hitter since David Cone’s perfect game against the Montreal Expos in July 1999. The 35-year-old threw 101 pitches to complete the nine-inning no-hitter walking just one batter and striking out nine. But Tuesday’s outing against the Toronto Blue Jays wasn’t nearly as successful as the last.
Kluber left the field after just three innings in which he struggled immensely. Although Kluber didn’t show any signs of reduced velocity it was clear from the start that the right-hander was struggling with location.