Classic Mariners Games: Félix Hernández Sets Major League Record

For a three-month stretch in 2014, Félix Hernández was as dominant as any pitcher in recent history.

From May 18 — August 11, 2014, Hernández worked a Major League-record 16 straight starts in which he allowed 2-or-fewer runs in 7.0-or-more innings.

His start on July 30 at Cleveland marked his 14th consecutive such start, surpassing Tom Seaver’s previous record of 13 straight starts of 2-or-fewer runs and 7.0-or-more innings.

In his previous start — July 25 vs. Baltimore — Félix worked 7.0 innings while allowing 1 run in setting the American League record for consecutive starts of 2-or-fewer runs in 7.0-or-more innings. He surpassed Chief Bender’s previous record of 12 such starts, set in…