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**DeGrom Struggles as Astros Defeat [Team Name]**
**HOUSTON, TX -** Ace pitcher Jacob deGrom suffered a loss against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, continuing a trend of inconsistent performances since the All-Star break. DeGrom (12-8) lasted five innings, surrendering five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six.
The Astros jumped on DeGrom early, scoring two runs in the first inning. The veteran right-hander then allowed a two-run home run in the third and a solo shot in the fifth, marking the second time in his last three starts that he has given up multiple home runs.
While DeGrom managed six strikeouts and generated 11 swinging strikes, the outing marked a continuation of his struggles in the second half of the season. Prior to the All-Star break, DeGrom never allowed more than four runs in a start across 19 outing. However, since the break, he’s surrendered five runs on three separate occasions in 10 starts. As a result, his ERA has climbed from 2.32 to 3.01. [Team Name] will look for DeGrom to return to his dominant form as the season progresses.
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