WASHINGTON -- Torey Lovullo would have much rather achieved a historical feat in a win, but that won't stop the D-backs' manager from appreciating his club's accomplishments.
In Wednesday night's 2-1 loss to the Nationals, Arizona became the first team in Major League history to strike out 10 or more hitters in nine consecutive games. The new mark was set in the sixth inning when starter Robbie Ray logged his 10th punchout of the night.
"I think we should be very proud of that as a staff," Lovullo said. "It's not anything you set out to do in Spring Training as far as setting records .