Cease strikes out 7+ in 19 straight starts, third-longest streak ever

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Dylan Cease has struck out 7+ batters in 19 consecutive starts - the third-longest such streak in a single-season in @ML Via @BlueJays on X

What happened: Dylan Cease has struck out at least seven batters in 19 consecutive starts, the third-longest such streak in a single season in MLB history, the Blue Jays announced. The mark comes as Toronto opens a scheduled game against Seattle, tied 0-0.

Why it matters: The streak has become a recurring storyline for a Blue Jays team fighting to stay above .500 down the stretch. Consistent strikeout production from Cease gives Toronto's staff a reliable floor as the season winds down.

By the numbers: Cease has posted 7+ strikeouts in 19 straight starts. Toronto enters at 61-69, on a one-game winning streak after going 1-4 in its last five. Seattle is 60-69 with a one-game losing streak.

What to watch: Whether the streak extends to 20 starts will depend on Cease's next outing.

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@BlueJays 2026-08-29T03:55:10.266252+00:00

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