Cristopher Sánchez sets scoreless innings record for left-handers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Cristopher Sánchez set a new record for consecutive scoreless innings by a left-hander on June 3 against the San Diego Padres. After pitching a flawless first inning, he moved from 11th to a tie for 6th place on the all-time list. A scoreless second inning extended his streak to 46⅔ innings, surpassing Hall of Famers Doc White and Carl Hubbell. Sánchez seeks to continue his success, needing three more scoreless innings to pass Bob Gibson for fifth place. He previously earned Pitcher of the Month honors for May with no runs allowed over five outings.
- •Sánchez records a scoreless first inning against the Padres.
- •His streak reaches 46⅔ innings, ranking him sixth all-time.
- •He surpasses Hall of Famers Doc White and Carl Hubbell.
- •Three more scoreless innings required to pass Bob Gibson.
- •Sánchez was named Pitcher of the Month for May.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cristopher Sánchez breaks shutout streak record for left-handers − and keeps on climbing
"Cristopher Sánchez set a record for consecutive scoreless innings by a left-hander with a spotless first inning against the Padres.
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