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Sánchez Shatters Phillies Strikeout Record
28 May
Summary
- Cristopher Sánchez set a new Phillies record with 41.2 scoreless innings.
- He surpassed Grover Cleveland Alexander's 115-year-old franchise record.
- Sánchez also became the second MLB pitcher since 1913 to achieve this feat in a month.
Cristopher Sánchez achieved a historic milestone for the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, extending his scoreless innings streak to an astounding 41 2/3 innings. This incredible performance shattered the franchise record previously held by Baseball Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander, whose 41-inning streak dated back to 1911. Sánchez's gem, a seven-inning, nine-strikeout outing, led the Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.
His dominance on the mound has not only rewritten team history but also placed him among MLB's elite. Sánchez is now the second pitcher since 1913 to complete an entire month without allowing a single run while pitching at least 30 innings, a feat also accomplished by Orel Hershiser in September 1988. Buoyed by stellar defense, including a crucial catch by Justin Crawford, Sánchez continues to build upon his impressive streak, which now stands at 44 2/3 innings.
