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Pfaadt’s 32 2/3 scoreless streak ends on leadoff homer

8/20/2026

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Pfaadt’s 32 2/3-inning earned-run-free streak ended on a leadoff home run.
Nick Sogard hit that leadoff homer on the game’s first pitch.
It was the first home run Pfaadt surrendered in eight starts since June 30.
Mickey Gasper’s two-out, sixth-inning three-run homer caused most of the damage.
Pfaadt finished with a season-high eight strikeouts, no walks, and will start vs. Cubs Tuesday.

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Pfaadt’s 32 2/3-inning earned-run-free streak ended on a leadoff home run.
Nick Sogard hit that leadoff homer on the game’s first pitch.
It was the first home run Pfaadt surrendered in eight starts since June 30.
Mickey Gasper’s two-out, sixth-inning three-run homer caused most of the damage.
Pfaadt finished with a season-high eight strikeouts, no walks, and will start vs. Cubs Tuesday.