It was a dominant start for Woodruff, who faced the minimum number of batters in five of six innings. He generated nine whiffs on 88 pitches (60 strikes), and his only blemish came in the third inning,

Woodruff averaged 94.0 mph with his four-seamer and 93.8 mph with his two-seamer, the best velocity he’s had since coming back. He struck out Riley Adams with a 95.4 mph heater and let one loose at 96.3 mph on his penultimate pitch of the afternoon, the fastest pitch he’s thrown since September 17, 2023.