Mets' Jacob deGrom strikes out nine vs. Rockies, records hit in first start since May 9

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom made his first start for the big-league club since May 9 on Tuesday, recording a no-decision against the Colorado Rockies. DeGrom, who had been sidelined by side tightness, threw five innings and held the Rockies to a run on three hits (including a Ryan McMahon home run) and no walks. He struck out nine batters and recorded strikes on 44 of his 63 pitches. According to Statcast, deGrom's fastball clocked in at 99.4 mph on average, or a half a tick higher than his seasonal norm (98.9).