Sonny Gray, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, had a rough start in today's game against the Houston Astros. In the first inning, he gave up a home run to Jose Abreu, which was the first home run he allowed this season. Gray's struggles continued as he allowed two more home runs in the first five innings of the game. This is the first time Gray has allowed multiple home runs in a start since September 24, 2021. However, it is worth noting that Gray did not allow multiple home runs in any of his 32 regular season starts this year. Despite this performance, Gray has a strong track record in the postseason, with a career ERA of 2.39 in five postseason starts, which is the 9th lowest since 1995 in the Wild Card Era.
This is the first time Sonny Gray has allowed multiple home runs in a start since September 24, 2021 https://t.co/fXAgbkcviR
That’s 2 HR allowed today by Sonny Gray in the first 5 innings. How many times in 32 starts this year did he allow 2+ HR? That would be none.
Sonny Gray didn't allow multiple homers in any of his 32 starts during the regular season. He's allowed two homers in five innings vs. the Astros.
Sonny Gray owns a 2.39 ERA in five career postseason starts – 9th lowest in the Wild Card Era (since 1995)
Sonny Gray in the first inning this year: Regular season-122 batters faced, 0 HR Today-7 batters faced, 1 HR (to Jose Abreu)