Cristopher Sanchez's streak has Phils ace up on Miz, Ohtani and Burns as NL's best

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has set a century-old record and is averaging nearly seven innings per start in 2026, placing him atop the National League Cy Young Award conversation ahead of notable pitchers like Ohtani and Burns. As of late May 2026, Sánchez's performance has been so dominant that Paul Skenes does not even rank in the current top five NL Cy Young contenders. The article highlights how Sánchez's workload defies modern pitching trends, where the average starter rarely completes more than four innings.