Cristopher Sánchez's Scoreless Streak Ends: A Look at His Historic Run in MLB
Cristopher Sánchez's remarkable scoreless streak came to an end during a game against the San Diego Padres. The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher allowed a run in the seventh inning when Jackson Merrill hit a single to score Ty France, tying the game at 1-1. Sánchez had an impressive streak of 50 2/3 innings without giving up a run, ranking as the fifth-longest in MLB history, following legends like Orel Hershiser, Don Drysdale, Walter Johnson, and Jack Coombs. His streak began on April 30 against the San Francisco Giants, and he recently surpassed Grover Cleveland Alexander's Phillies record by pitching 44 2/3 innings without conceding a run. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.