July 25, 2026 — Dylan Cease threw a complete-game, one-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre.
Cease faced 29 batters. He allowed one hit. He walked one.
Through the first five innings, the Red Sox had zero hits. Cease struck out nine in that span. One key victim: Jarren Duran, who went down swinging in the fifth, as captured by MLB.com video. The no-hit bid was intact until the sixth.
The lone hit came in the sixth inning—a single by Rafael Devers. Cease responded by retiring the next 10 batters in order. He finished with 104 pitches. His fastball averaged 96.2 mph, topping at 98.1. He used his slider (32% swing-and-miss rate) and changeup to keep Boston off balance.
| Pitch Type | Usage % | Whiff % |
|---|---|---|
| Fastball | 54% | 22% |
| Slider | 32% | 32% |
| Changeup | 14% | 28% |
The Blue Jays scored five runs in the first three innings against Red Sox starter Sonny Gray. Gray allowed four earned runs on six hits in 5.1 innings, striking out seven. He threw 90 pitches. The matchup was lopsided from the start.
Cease’s 2026 season numbers: 2.68 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 164 strikeouts over 141 innings. This was his third complete game of the year. The Blue Jays hold a 3.5-game lead in the AL Wild Card race.
Cy Young consideration? Cease ranks second in the AL in strikeouts and third in ERA. His WAR (5.2) leads Blue Jays pitchers.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How many strikeouts did Dylan Cease have in his one-hit shutout?
- A: Dylan Cease recorded 12 strikeouts in the complete-game one-hit shutout against the Boston Red Sox on July 25, 2026.
- Q: What was the only hit allowed by Dylan Cease in the game?
- A: The only hit was a sixth-inning single by Rafael Devers. Cease then retired the next 10 batters in order.
- Q: How does this performance impact Dylan Cease’s Cy Young chances?
- A: Cease ranks second in AL strikeouts and third in ERA, with a 5.2 WAR leading the Blue Jays. This dominant outing strengthens his Cy Young candidacy.
Extended Reading
For detailed play-by-play and video highlights, refer to the MLB.com video of Cease’s no-hit bid (Jarren Duran strikeout) and the full game recap via Yahoo Sports. Sonny Gray’s outing breakdown is also available on MLB.com.