Nathan Eovaldi's performance in Game 1 of the World Series mirrors his last start against Houston, showcasing his consistent dominance on the pitch. Achieving five strikeouts in the first two innings, Eovaldi's splitter was a key player, causing five swings and misses. His intensity was evident in his audible grunts with each pitch. His performance, striking out four consecutive hitters, is reminiscent of Kluber's 2016 performance, further solidifying his place among top-tier pitchers.
What I love about this broadcast is that you can clearly hear Nathan Eovaldi grunting on every pitch (especially on his offspeed). You can feel the intensity through the screen. Throwing hard is a max effort dance move. Sequencing matters, but grunting is also okay, kids.
Eovaldi is the fist player since Kluber in 2016 with 5 Ks through the first two innings of WS G1.
Nasty Nate strikes out the side in the second https://t.co/mJv9LNq2Va
Nathan Eovaldi, K'ing the Side. https://t.co/uEQ4Tf27Ov
The Texas crowd is FIRED UP after Nathan Eovaldi struck out the side 😤 https://t.co/PNXIRQQTwk
POV: You're the umpire watching Nathan Eovaldi's nasty splitter for a strikeout 👀 📺: FOX https://t.co/zC14GC8Fnf
Nathan Eovaldi has thrown 6 splitters so far. 5 swings and misses. It's wicked. He's struck out four consecutive hitters.
Eovaldi is out for blood right now.
Eovaldi follows up Creed between innings by striking out side. Four Ks matches his last start vs. Houston.
Crowd is likin’ the 1-2-3 start from Nathan Eovaldi 👏 https://t.co/wYQwUaS3Qu
What a start to Game 1 of the #WorldSeries for Nathan Eovaldi 🔥 📺: FOX https://t.co/xMv42pOPO2
nathan eovaldi makes sounds like the "let the rhythm hit 'em" beat: https://t.co/O0F2rJ0tUH
ah nathan eovaldi, or as his teammates call him: https://t.co/Fjgf3ixiq8
Love that Nathan Eovaldi uses "Come Together" (Gary Clark Jr. version) as his warmup song. And we're off!