Cristopher Sánchez has etched his name into the Philadelphia Phillies’ record book.
With seven more scoreless innings in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Sánchez surpassed Hall of Famer Grover Alexander for the longest scoreless innings streak by any Phillies pitcher since 1893 (when the mound moved to its current distance). The left-hander’s streak is up to 44 2/3 consecutive innings (and counting), eclipsing Alexander’s 41-inning streak as a rookie in 1911.