Dylan Cease Logs Seven‑Plus Strikeouts in 19 Straight Starts, First Since Randy Johnson

The run underlines Cease’s swing‑and‑miss dominance and boosts his AL Cy Young case while keeping the Blue Jays within reach of a wild‑card spot.

Overview

Cease, which on Friday struck out eight batters over six innings against the Seattle Mariners, recorded his 19th consecutive start with at least seven strikeouts.
The outing lowered his ERA to 2.33 and raised his American League lead to 217 strikeouts through 150 1/3 innings.
Toronto backed Cease with an 8-1 win that moved the Blue Jays to 66-70 and within 2½ games of the AL’s third and final wild-card position.
The streak strengthens Cease’s case for the AL Cy Young Award even as Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler is viewed by some outlets as the current frontrunner.
The run began May 2 and now spans roughly four months, making Cease the first pitcher to post 19 straight seven‑K starts in a season since Randy Johnson in 2001 and giving him a chance to tie Johnson in his next start.