Rodriguez shut down the Houston Astros tossing seven scoreless innings allowing just three hits with seven strikeouts before the San Francisco Giants bullpen blew a 1-0 lead in the ninth.
The right-handed pitcher has thrown his name towards the top of the National League Rookie of the Year debate. In 13 games (11 starts) this year he has a 2.34 ERA in 73 innings pitched with 61 strikeouts, 18 walks, and a 1.05 WHIP.
Most would be lying if they told you they weren’t surprised by the success from the 26-year-old who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.