Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is closing in on Orel Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 consecutive shutout innings. In his most recent outing on May 16, Sánchez struck out 13 batters, including four strikeouts of Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, in a complete shutout victory. The Dominican Republic native has established himself as the Phillies' ace during this historic scoreless streak.