For many Los Angeles Dodgers fans and Major League Baseball fans, it was surprising that Mexican pitcher Julio Urías was not part of the past. All Star Game that was held on the hill of Chavez Ravine.
The 20 victories he achieved a year earlier along with the outstanding ERA (2.57) he had until before the midseason classica, positioned Urías as an ideal candidate to act in the same stadium where he is building his legacy.
Banished from Los Angeles during All-Star weekend, Julio took the days off to build his confidence and capture the spotlight that was denied him.
Much is said about Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer and other great pitchers who pitch in the National League, but little is said about the fact that Julio Urías has been the best during the last two seasons.
The Sinaloan has 37 wins and 10 losses with a 2.58 ERA.
His closest pursuer in wins is Adam Wainwright (28), while in ERA it is Sandy Alcantara (2.74).
Before Wednesday night’s game against the Padres, Dave Roberts dodged the answer when asked if Julio Urias would be the Dodgers’ Game 1 starter when their Division Series begins Oct. 11.
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But there can certainly be no doubt that Urías has earned the starring role in the postseason.
HISTORICAL VICTORY
Before the prestigious artillery of the San Diego Padres, the Mexican pitcher posted six zeros to reduce his ERA to 2.17. In his penultimate start of the season, the culichi emphasized that he is the ace of the Los Angeles rotation by not allowing anyone from the Padres to score while he remained on the mound. The Dodgers in extra innings achieved the triumph that is historic by signing a 107-win campaign, never before has the franchise reached so much.
Three scoreless innings are enough for Urías in his last start (vs. Rockies) to secure the lead in earned runs in the National League, something that until now no Mexican has achieved in the history of MLB.
Wednesday marked the seventh time in 30 starts this season that Urias didn’t allow a run, the 24th time he’s given up two runs or fewer. He hasn’t allowed more than two runs in a start since July 10. In 13 starts since then, he has a 1.23 ERA.
Julio Urías is the ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation.
Urías did not make the 2022 All-Star Game, but his best performance could come where the real stars shine. the World Series of Baseball.
