What happened: Cristopher Sánchez's scoreless innings streak ended last night at 50.2 innings, MLB Network reported. The Phillies left-hander had built the run on a changeup-sinker combination that drew praise across the league. The mark stands as the fifth-longest such streak in MLB history.
Why it matters: The streak cemented one of the most dominant stretches by a Phillies starter in recent memory, with Sánchez reaching 50 straight scoreless innings to crack the top five all-time. His run helped anchor a Philadelphia rotation that has carried the club through its current schedule. Ending the streak does little to diminish a stretch that already earned him NL Pitcher of the Month recognition.
By the numbers: Sánchez's 50.2-inning scoreless streak ranks fifth all-time in MLB history. Philadelphia has dominated its recent head-to-head slate, winning five straight meetings, including 3-2 finals on June 3 and June 4 and a pair of 3-0 shutouts in late May.
What to watch: Watch Sánchez's next start to see how he rebounds, and whether his changeup-sinker mix continues to keep Phillies opponents off balance.