The Boston Red Sox starting rotation has been among the league’s best all year but in their last two games, they’ve accomplished something that two pitchers haven’t done in the history of the franchise.
Chris Sale struck out 12 batters without issuing a walk in Sunday’s win in Baltimore. An off day separated that outing from Rick Porcello‘s start in Philadelphia where he struck out a season-high 10 with no walks. This marks the first time in franchise history that starting pitchers have recorded 10+ strikeouts without allowing a walk in consecutive games.
This is the first time Red Sox starting pitchers have ever recorded 10+ strikeouts and 0 walks in consecutive team games (source: @EliasSports).