Shane Baz struck out 9 batters over 7 innings in the Baltimore Orioles' 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 26. He posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index across 15 games that day.
Baz allowed 1 earned run at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, helping Baltimore secure a decisive win over his former team. The right-hander's 9 strikeouts led all pitchers on the day, providing the foundation for the Orioles' offensive outburst.
His final line showed 7 innings pitched with 9 strikeouts and 1 earned run. No pitcher struck out more batters across all games played. The performance marked his most dominant outing in terms of strikeout production this season.
Through 11 appearances in the 2026 season, Baz holds a 2-5 record with 57 strikeouts across 64.3 innings. He carries a 4.34 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. This marks his first top performance recognition of the season.