The Philadelphia Phillies have shown remarkable strength in starting pitching this year, with Ranger Suárez standing out in his contract season. Suárez has joined Detroit Tigers’ 2024 Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal by achieving four consecutive starts of at least seven innings in the 2025 season, highlighting his dominant performance on the mound.
Suárez and Skubal’s Shared Achievement in 2025
According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Ranger Suárez is one of only two pitchers this season to deliver four straight starts lasting seven innings or more, matching Tarik Skubal’s rare streak. Skubal, the leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025, had set a high bar, and Suárez joining this exclusive group signals a tremendous level of consistency and skill.
During this four-start streak, Suárez posted a superb 1.26 ERA with 26 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to sustain deep innings while limiting opposing offenses. Although the stretch of at least seven innings ended at four starts, Suárez’s overall season performance remains outstanding.
Suárez’s Consistency and Season Highlights
Beyond his streak, Suárez has been exceptional after his first start, delivering a 1.17 ERA and 53 strikeouts in his last nine starts, compiling a 6-2 record. He has thrown 61.1 innings over those outings, recording a quality start every time, a testament to his reliability and endurance.
Despite an early challenging start to the season where he gave up seven earned runs, Suárez currently holds a strong 2.08 ERA and 59 strikeouts overall. Now in his eighth season with the Phillies, he is emerging as a prime candidate for the All-Star team once again.
Performance Context Among Phillies Starters
Suárez has arguably been Philadelphia’s most impressive starter this year, even when compared to Zack Wheeler, who boasts a 2.61 ERA and 118 strikeouts over 15 starts. Suárez’s recent work, including a 7.2-inning outing with only one run allowed, highlights his growth, despite a tough-loss outcome due to limited offensive support.
Before that game, Suárez already accumulated 2.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR), positioning him to exceed his 2024 All-Star season output. His ability to pitch deep into games repeatedly, surrendering just four earned runs across his four seven-inning starts, establishes him as a key performer for the Phillies.
Significance of Suárez’s Consistency and What’s Next
Matching a pitching feat held by a front-runner for the Cy Young Award like Tarik Skubal places Suárez among the elite arms in Major League Baseball this year. Maintaining such durability and effectiveness in 2025 strengthens Philadelphia’s rotation and enhances their competitive outlook.
As the season progresses, Suárez’s continued excellence could push him into All-Star contention and influence the Phillies’ approach at the trade deadline, signaling a hopeful path forward for the franchise’s pitching staff.