Padres News: Mike Shildt Praises Joe Musgrove's Dominance in Mets Shutout

Joe Musgrove delivered an impressive performance for the San Diego Padres, leading them to a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets.

In a dominant seven-inning outing, Musgrove allowed only one hit, struck out nine batters, and did not issue any walks or earned runs.

It was deemed a "masterpiece" start by Padres manager Mike Shildt.

“Man, that was a masterpiece right there,” Shildt said Friday, via MLB.com's AJ Cassavell . “Wow. That was imparting your will. He was just in control the whole way.”

This marked Musgrove's best start of the season and showcased his return to form after spending over two months on the injured list due to a bone spur in his elbow.

Since his comeback, he has been on a roll, allowing just six hits and one earned run in three starts, while striking out a total of 16 batters.

Musgrove's resurgence is a welcome sight for the Padres, especially considering his rough start to the season.

Initially, he struggled significantly, giving up nine earned runs in his first two outings. However, he began to show improvement in May before going on the injured list.

Now, with a 0.57 ERA since his return, Musgrove is pitching at a level reminiscent of his 2022 All-Star season, when he posted a 2.93 ERA. If he maintains this form, the Padres can count on him as one of their top pitchers moving forward.

The San Diego Padres are going to need him coming down the stretch with the playoff race heating up as the season comes into the home stretch.