Hopkins Dominates in Relief Debut

Brody Hopkins turned his season around in May, exploding onto the scene with a dominant five-inning no-hit shutout as a reliever for Triple-A Durham, striking out nine and recording a jaw-dropping 15 swings and misses — the most of any Triple-A pitcher that night. After a shaky start as a starter — plagued by walks and early exits — Hopkins silenced doubters with elite command and a .188 batting average against, slashing his ERA to a stellar 1.77 in May. His newfound precision? He walked just one batter in his relief outing, after walking 42 in 43 innings as a starter. This wasn’t just a strong performance — it was arguably his best of the year, showcasing immense potential and signaling his readiness to become a key piece for the Rays. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9142d1f60f892ff1