Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies’ scoreless streak record with eye-popping May
Cristopher Sanchez has set a new record for the Philadelphia Phillies by extending his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 41 innings held by Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander since 1911. Sanchez's remarkable performance in May included five starts without allowing a single run.
- ▪Cristopher Sanchez broke the Phillies' 115-year-old scoreless streak record.
- ▪He achieved a scoreless streak of 44 2/3 innings during a game against the Padres.
- ▪Sanchez went the entire month of May without allowing a run in five starts.
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MLB Cristopher Sanchez breaks 115-year-old Phillies’ scoreless streak record with eye-popping May By Andrew Battifarano Published May 27, 2026, 9:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Cristopher Sanchez has now gone to a place where no Phillies pitcher has visited since the dead ball era. Yes, really. The left-hander extended his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings with seven zeros during Wednesday’s 3-0 victory over the Padres. In the middle of the effort, he broke the previous scoreless record (41 innings) held by Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, set in 1911 — when the National League comprised eight teams.
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