Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless innings streak ends at 50.2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Cristopher Sanchez's bid to break Orel Hershiser's MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings ended on June 3. The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher achieved 50.2 scoreless innings before allowing a run to the San Diego Padres. Orel Hershiser expressed his support for Sanchez, recognizing the significance of such streaks in the league. Hershiser's own record of 59 innings has stood for 38 years. Sanchez has been noted as a strong contender for the Cy Young Award this season.
- •Cristopher Sanchez pitched 50.2 consecutive scoreless innings.
- •Sanchez's streak ended with a two-out single by Jack Merrill.
- •Orel Hershiser's record of 59 innings remains unbroken.
- •Hershiser supports Sanchez and predicts future streaks.
- •Sanchez is a top Cy Young candidate this season.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Orel Hershiser was rooting for Cristopher Sanchez to break his scoreless innings record
"Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser was rooting for Cristopher Sanchez to break his MLB record of 59 consecutive scoreless innings.
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