Phillies pitcher sets record for consecutive scoreless innings by a left-hander

Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies pitched three scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres on June 3 at Citizens Bank Park. His first inning tied him for sixth on the all-time list with Zack Greinke. A scoreless second inning moved him past Greinke, and a scoreless third inning that included one walk pushed the streak to 47⅔ innings, placing him fourth overall.

Record progression Along the way Sánchez passed Doc White and Carl Hubbell to hold the longest scoreless streak by a left-hander. White set the previous mark in 1904; Hubbell surpassed it in 1933. Sánchez used 43 pitches over the three innings and recorded three strikeouts.

Season context Sánchez entered the start after being named Pitcher of the Month for May, when he allowed no runs, struck out 45 batters, and walked three. For the season he is 6-2 with a 1.47 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 79⅓ innings. His last earned run came against the San Francisco Giants on April 30.