Phillies fans celebrate Sanchez's record scoreless innings streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Cristopher Sanchez set a new record for left-handed pitchers with 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings during a game against the Padres at Citizens Bank Park on June 3, 2026. The streak ended in the seventh inning with a single from Jackson Merrill, which allowed Ty France to score. The crowd of 40,453 gave Sanchez a standing ovation after the record was shattered. Sanchez's performance helped the Phillies secure a 3-2 victory, marking their second consecutive win over San Diego. He allowed four hits and struck out eight batters before exiting the game.
- •Sanchez's streak surpasses all left-handed pitchers in MLB history.
- •The record-setting innings ended with a single in the seventh inning.
- •Phillies won the game against Padres 3-2 on June 3.
- •Sanchez's previous run allowed was on April 30 against the Giants.
- •Home crowd celebrated Sanchez's achievement with a lengthy ovation.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — On magical night, Phillies fans laud Sanchez's record-setting effort
"Sanchez’s 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings are the most ever by a left-handed major-league pitcher
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