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Jose Soriano Makes AL History After Another Lights-Out Start
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Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels made AL history by becoming the first player to pitch six or more innings with one or fewer runs and three or fewer hits in each of his first four starts of the season. He currently boasts a remarkable 0.33 ERA after 27 innings pitched.
Apr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano (59) tips his cap as he walks to the dugout after the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Angels starter Jose Soriano made history following yet another fantastic start for the Halos on Sunday.
Soriano ended Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with seven innings pitched and 10 strikeouts, making him the first player in the American League to pitch six-or-more innings with one-or-fewer runs and three-or-fewer hits in each of his first four starts of the season.
The right-hander has been lights out for the Halos this season, and has just a 0.33 ERA through 27 innings pitched. He started ths eason strong with six shutout frames against the Houston Astros, then followed it up with six more against the Chicago Cubs five days later.
He allowed his first run of the season in a 10-strikeout performance against the Atlanta Braves April 6 before his outing Sunday to cap it off.
Apr 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano (59) tips his cap as he walks to the dugout after the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Soriano has been one of the brighter spots for the Angels over the past few seasons, and has posted a solid couple of seasons since becoming a starter in 2024. He posted a 3.42 ERA in 2024 through 22 appearances, and made 30 starts for the first time in his career in 2025 with a 4.26 ERA.
The 27-year-old will hope he can continue his good form throughout the season as the Angels look to make the postseason for the first time in more than a decade. They currently sit at 8-8, just half a game back of the first-place Athletics and Texas Rangers.
Q&A
What records did Jose Soriano set in April 2026?
Jose Soriano set a record by being the first player in the American League to pitch six or more innings with one or fewer runs and three or fewer hits in each of his first four starts of the season.
What is Jose Soriano's ERA after his first four starts in 2026?
Jose Soriano has an impressive ERA of 0.33 after pitching 27 innings in his first four starts of the 2026 season.
Which teams did Jose Soriano face in his first four starts of the 2026 season?
In his first four starts of the 2026 season, Jose Soriano faced the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and one other undisclosed team.
