Nathan Eovaldi had a 1.73 ERA last year. Cristopher Sanchez had a 2.50 and almost won the Cy Young.

Tomorrow he starts Opening Day against Sanchez at Citizens Bank Park. Same mound. Direct comparison. Finally.

The stat that tells the whole story: 1.54 ERA in 9 starts with 0-2 runs of support. He went 3-3.

That is not a pitcher failing. That is an offense failing a pitcher.

2026 starts tomorrow. So does the real test.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​