ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom unexpectedly exited his start against the New York Yankees after giving up his first hit with two outs in the fourth inning Friday night.
DeGrom retired his first 10 batters and had a 5-0 lead when he walked Anthony Rizzo.
Ahead of Willie Calhoun 0-2 in the count with two outs, deGrom threw a 96.6 mph fastball that sailed outside for ball, and the pitcher reached for his left side. DeGrom followed with an 89.4 mph slider that was outside, and Calhoun lined an opposite-field single to left.