deGrom buckles down after early trouble to secure rare birthday win (opens original article in a new tab)

Jacob deGrom allowed six runs in six innings on his 38th birthday against the Padres but secured his first birthday win as his team defeated San Diego 9-7.

• deGrom allowed six runs in six innings on his 38th birthday against the Padres
• deGrom secured his first birthday win after his team scored six runs in the first inning
• deGrom struck out nine batters and threw a season-high 106 pitches