What's Happening?
Tomoyuki Sugano faced challenges in his final start of the 2025 season, as the Baltimore Orioles lost 6-1 to the New York Yankees. Sugano allowed four runs on five hits, including three home runs, over 4.1 innings. Despite striking out three batters, he struggled with control, leading to home runs by Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ryan McMahon. Sugano's season ends with a 4.64 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 157 innings.
Why It's Important?
Sugano's performance highlights the difficulties he faced in his first North American season. His struggles with home runs and consistency have impacted the Orioles' pitching strength. As the team evaluates its roster for the next season, Sugano's experience and adaptation to MLB play will be critical. The Orioles will need to address these pitching challenges to improve their competitiveness in future seasons.
