Phillies Ace Sánchez Closes in on Hershiser's MLB Record with 44 2/3 Straight Shutout Innings
Sánchez has thrown 44 2/3 straight scoreless innings and needs 14 1/3 more to break Orel Hershiser’s major league record, the Phillies said.
- Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has thrown 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, moving within striking distance of Orel Hershiser's major league record of 59 scoreless innings set in 1988.
- During May, Sánchez posted a 4-0 record and 45 strikeouts over 39 innings, breaking Grover Cleveland Alexander's 115-year-old franchise mark of 41 scoreless innings along the way.
- An MLB-low 1.47 ERA reflects Sánchez's elite sinker-slider-changeup mix, while he and Zack Wheeler have formed a formidable rotation duo helping the Phillies climb back into wild card contention.
- Former Dodgers great Orel Hershiser said, "I'm pulling for anybody to have a life-changing moment," while Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen noted, "When you're on a streak like that, it's fun."
- Three scoreless innings against the Padres on Wednesday would move Sánchez past legends like Bob Gibson and Zack Greinke, leaving only Don Drysdale and Hershiser ahead on the all-time list.
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Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. This run has broken a 115-year-old franchise record.
Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez joined Orel Hershiser with rare MLB accomplisment
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres last Wednesday behind another dominant start from Cristopher Sánchez. The left-hander did not allow a run in seven innings of work, which extended his scoreless streak to 44.2. That is a new Phillies franchise record, surpassing Hall of Famer Grover Alexander’s previous mark of 41 innings in 1911. Sánchez additionally joined Los Angeles Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser (…
Cristopher Sánchez is a friend of his Dominican compatriot Marcell Ozuna, so it was natural for them to throw pulls before their most recent match.
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