Through a starter’s first 19 outings of a season, Eovaldi’s 1.38 ERA is the fifth-lowest ever, trailing only Bob Gibson (1.06, 1968), Luis Tiant (1.27, 1968), Zack Greinke (1.30, 2015), and Vida Blue (1.37, 1971).

Brice Paterik discusses why Nathan Eovaldi is the best pitcher on the planet, how he elevated his game this year, and Rowdy Tellez's at bat of the year.

Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger and Jasson Dominguez went a combined 2-for-14 (.142) with six strikeouts that day against Eovaldi. The only run was thanks to a solo shot off the bat of Jorbit Vivas, who isn’t even on the Bombers’ roster anymore.

It's Wednesday, August 6 and the Yankees (60-53) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (59-55). Carlos Rodón is slated to take the mound for New York against Jack Leiter for Texas. Aaron Judge returned for the Yankees,