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López Hits 100th, Meyer 8-0; Game Marred by Chaos

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Otto López recorded his 100th hit of the 2026 season, the first major leaguer to do so, in Miami’s 6-3 win over San Francisco on June 20, 2026.
Max Meyer earned his eighth straight start win, improving to 8-0 and breaking Dontrelle Willis’s franchise record.
Trevor McDonald’s chaotic fourth inning featured three hit-by-pitches, two singles and four errors, prompting manager Tony Vitello to call it game-changing.

History

Historical Context

In 1904 Jack Chesbro of the New York Highlanders set the modern-era record with 41 wins, 51 starts and 48 complete games, a benchmark that has endured for over a century. In 2026 Cardinals rookie Max Meyer matched that durability theme by winning his first eight starts, sparking fresh league debate over pitcher workload and health protocols.

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Story summary

Otto López recorded his 100th hit of the 2026 season, the first major leaguer to do so, in Miami’s 6-3 win over San Francisco on June 20, 2026.
Max Meyer earned his eighth straight start win, improving to 8-0 and breaking Dontrelle Willis’s franchise record.
Trevor McDonald’s chaotic fourth inning featured three hit-by-pitches, two singles and four errors, prompting manager Tony Vitello to call it game-changing.

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