Through a starter’s first 19 outings of a season, Eovaldi’s 1.38 ERA is the fifth-lowest ever, trailing only Bob Gibson (1.06, 1968), Luis Tiant (1.27, 1968), Zack Greinke (1.30, 2015), and Vida Blue (1.37, 1971).

Nathan Eovaldi shut down the Yankees with eight scoreless innings, joining Bob Gibson territory as the Rangers close the AL Wild Card gap.

Eovaldi allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings for the Rangers, shutting down one of baseball’s best lineups.