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Sanchez Sets Phillies Record, Extends 44-Inning Streak

5/28/2026

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Summary

Sanchez Sets Record

Cristopher Sanchez threw seven innings against the Padres on May 27 2026, extending his streak to 44.2 innings and breaking the Phillies’ 1911 franchise record.
He posted a 1.47 ERA, 95 strikeouts and a 2.8 fWAR, moving the Phillies to 29-27 overall and 20-8 since interim manager Don Mattingly took over with his 3-0 win.
Sanchez will face the Padres again on June 3 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Summary

Sanchez Secures Extension

Philadelphia signed Sánchez to a four-year, $22.5 million extension in 2023 and a six-year, $27 million deal with a $32.5 million 2033 option.
Acquired from Tampa Bay in November 2019 for Curtis Mead, he skipped Double-A after the 2020 season cancellation and reached Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2021.
Sánchez uses a sinker, changeup and sweeper from the same arm slot, mix likened to Johan Santana’s shift from bullpen to ace after a Rule 5 selection.

History

Historical Context

In 1988, Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser set a major-league record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings, earning the NL Cy Young, NLCS MVP and World Series MVP under manager Tommy Lasorda. The 2026 Dodgers reliever Luis Sanchez matched that dominance with a 44.2-inning streak, prompting a four-year, $22.5 million extension and reinforcing the franchise’s focus on elite long-relief pitching.

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Sanchez Sets Record

Cristopher Sanchez threw seven innings against the Padres on May 27 2026, extending his streak to 44.2 innings and breaking the Phillies’ 1911 franchise record.
He posted a 1.47 ERA, 95 strikeouts and a 2.8 fWAR, moving the Phillies to 29-27 overall and 20-8 since interim manager Don Mattingly took over with his 3-0 win.
Sanchez will face the Padres again on June 3 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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