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Sanchez extends scoreless streak to 50.2 innings as Tigers sweep in Tampa Bay

MLB's dominant arms headline a busy night.

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The Five 1. Sanchez extends his scoreless streak to 50.2 IP before allowing a run. 2. Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.74 -- he's

What happened: ESPN's Buster Olney rounded up the night's standout performances, led by Sanchez extending his scoreless streak to 50.2 innings before surrendering a run. Ohtani lowered his ERA to 0.74 — one inning short of qualifying for the league lead — while raising his on-base percentage to an MLB-high .420. The Detroit Tigers completed a sweep in Tampa Bay to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Why it matters: The outings reinforce what has been a historically dominant pitching season across the National League, with multiple arms carrying sub-1.00 ERAs and extended scoreless runs deep into June. For Detroit, a road sweep matters in a crowded standings picture, adding wins that could prove decisive in a tight wild-card race.

By the numbers: Sanchez: 50.2 consecutive scoreless innings before allowing a run. Ohtani: 0.74 ERA, one inning shy of qualifying for the ERA title, plus a .420 on-base percentage that leads MLB. Tigers: series sweep at Tampa Bay.

What to watch: Watch whether Ohtani logs the inning needed to qualify for the ERA lead and whether Sanchez can begin a fresh scoreless run. Detroit carries momentum into its next series with playoff positioning on the line.

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