DJ Herz delivered a standout performance for the Washington Nationals, striking out 13 batters over 6 innings in a game against the Miami Marlins. Herz allowed only one hit, no walks, and no runs, throwing 84 pitches, 57 of which were strikes. This marks one of the best starts for the Nationals since Max Scherzer's no-hitters, and Herz's feat places him among elite company, as only Stephen Strasburg had previously achieved 13+ strikeouts with no walks in fewer than 8 innings. Herz's dominant display included generating 21 whiffs on a 45.7% Whiff rate. The Nationals led 2-0 when Herz exited the game, with Dylan Floro taking over in the 7th inning. This was Herz's third career start.
DJ Herz was at his absolute best today. 6 innings, 1 hit, 13 Ks.https://t.co/7O4RyxUWIA
DJ Herz struck out THIRTEEN today for the Nationals. 🤯 https://t.co/MtY1Aj6uLl
DJ Herz dropped the beat on the Marlins today, striking out 13 in 6.0 IP Herz tossed one of the most dominant games of the season in just his 3rd career start. He effectively located his pitches and stifled Miami batters. He generated 21 whiffs on a 45.7 Whiff% https://t.co/ZVfpibnL8J
Really wanted to see Herz come out to at least start the inning. Kid was Dealing with a capital "D". https://t.co/hFrwDoXjyp
Starts with 13+ Ks, 0 BB in Nationals history: Max Scherzer (4) Stephen Strasburg (2) John Patterson (1) DJ Herz (1) Only Strasburg had previously done it in fewer than 8 IP. DJ Herz did his in 6 IP.
13 Ks for DJ Herz and he is FEELING IT https://t.co/LVOqgQNe5M
DJ Herz now has 13 Ks on the day for the @Nationals 👀 https://t.co/F1EcWQJvt4
Dylan Floro will take over the 7th. DJ Herz's day is done, and what a day it was: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 13 K, 84 pitches, 57 strikes. In his third career start.
DJ Herz has turned in one of the best Nats starts since Max Scherzer was throwing no-hitters. 6 IP, 1 H, O BB, 13 K shutout ball. Masterpiece.
Dylan Floro is warming as the Nats bat in the bottom of the 6th, leading 2-0 and DJ Herz at 84 pitches.
DJ Herz, 11th, 12th & 13th Ks. 😳 Thru 6. https://t.co/iisAoc1iQJ
13 strikeouts for DJ Herz through 6 scoreless innings of 1-hit, 0-walk ball. He's still only at 84 pitches.
12 strikeouts for DJ Herz through 5 2/3 innings. Stephen Strasburg is the only rookie in Nationals history with more in a game (14 in 7 innings in his debut).
10 strikeouts for DJ Herz. There's only 2 outs in the 5th.
DJ Herz's strike zone plot through 3 innings. The Marlins are, um, helping him out a bit. https://t.co/Tf0YpEtA7Z
9 up, 9 down, 7 strikeouts for DJ Herz. Alrighty, then.
6 up, 6 down, 4 strikeouts for DJ Herz on a mere 24 pitches.