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Aaron Judge Breaks Record for Most Consecutive Games with Strikeout

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge set an MLB record Saturday by striking out in his 36th consecutive game.

According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Judge broke the record previously set by Montreal Expos pitcher Bill Stoneman in 1971:

Bryan Hoch

Hasta la vista, Bill Stoneman. Aaron Judge now holds the all-time single season record. 36 consecutive games with a strikeout. https://t.co/ydoz0i2IUO

2017-8-20 00:20:29

Judge took sole possession of the dubious distinction when Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale struck him out swinging in the top of the fifth inning.