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Sánchez Breaks Phillies Scoreless-Innings Record and Eyes Hershiser Mark

Vaulting him into Cy Young and All-Star starter conversations, Sánchez's mid-40s scoreless run leaves him roughly 15 innings shy of Orel Hershiser's MLB record.

Last Night In Baseball: Cristopher Sánchez Just Had One Of The Best Months Ever
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May 27, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez (61) delivers during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sánchez threw seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts on 100 pitches in a win over the San Diego Padres, extending his streak to 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
  • When he retired the side in the fourth inning of that start, Sánchez officially surpassed Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander's 115-year Phillies record for consecutive scoreless innings.
  • He sits about 15 innings short of Orel Hershiser's major-league mark of 59.0 innings and joined Hershiser as one of two pitchers since 1913 to post a calendar month of at least 30 innings without allowing an earned run.
  • The run has lifted Sánchez in advanced rankings and award trackers, moving him into contention for the National League Cy Young and strong consideration to be the NL's All-Star Game starting pitcher.
  • The next developments to watch are Sánchez's upcoming starts and how the Phillies manage his workload, with his teammates and Sánchez himself citing the club's staff and medical team as key to sustaining the streak.