José Soriano Dominates with Three Straight Strong Starts, Becomes First Angelinos Pitcher to Secure Three Wins This Season José Soriano delivered his third consecutive dominant performance on Monday, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the opening game of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. The right-handed pitcher pitched eight innings, striking out 10 batters while walking none, allowing just one run. His efforts secured his third win of the season, making him the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to achieve this milestone this year. Soriano’s 0.45 ERA in 20 innings pitched this season is complemented by 21 strikeouts and six walks, showcasing his precision and dominance. Soriano’s dominance began with his first two starts of the season, where he became the second pitcher in Angels history to throw at least six innings without allowing a run while striking out at least four batters in each game. Joining Nolan Ryan, who accomplished this feat in 1978, Soriano now holds a unique place in franchise history. He is the fourth Angels pitcher to achieve this milestone in three consecutive starts, joining Chuck Finley (1998), Jered Weaver (2011), and Shohei Ohtani (2023). His performance in the first two games set the stage for his breakout game against the Braves. The game against the Braves, however, was not without its challenges. Soriano allowed a solo home run to Drake Baldwin in the top of the fifth inning, a 98.3 mph four-seam fastball thrown on a 1-2 count in the strike zone. Despite this, Soriano quickly regained control, retiring 19 consecutive batters after the home run. The streak was broken when Mike Yastrzemski singled to start the eighth inning, but Soriano’s ability to limit damage continued. His dominance extended to the strike zone, with 71.#atlanta_braves #jose_soriano #los_angeles_angers #angel_stadium #drake_baldwin
