Dylan Cease logs 19th straight start with 7 or more strikeouts

Dylan Cease achieved his 19th consecutive start with at least seven strikeouts in an 8-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners on August 28, 2026. This milestone marks the first occurrence of such a streak since Randy Johnson in 2001. Cease's performance included pitching six innings, allowing only one run. Both Cease and Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees have surpassed 200 strikeouts this season and are contenders for the AL Cy Young Award. Cease's next start offers him the chance to match Johnson's record streak of 20.

• 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Cease Becomes First To Accomplish This Strikeout Feat Since Randy Johnson In 2001
• 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Dylan Cease first to log at least 7 Ks in 19 consecutive starts during a season since Randy Johnson in 2001