Six national league pitchers have posted sub-2.00 eras with at least 50 innings and more than a strikeout per inning entering late may. The field is the deepest since the award began in 1967.
Cristopher Sánchez leads the pack for the phillies with a 1.47 era over 79 1/3 innings. He has not allowed a run since april 30 and owns a 44 2/3-inning scoreless streak that threatens the major league record.
Cristopher Sánchez set a new Philadelphia Phillies franchise record with seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
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San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller has pitched 25 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. He stands just eight innings from tying the franchise record. Opposing hitters have struggled immensely against him during this dominant run.
Aidan Cremarosa tossed a complete-game no-hitter for Single-A Charleston on May 8.
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Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes takes the mound Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals at 12:35 p.m. ET. The two-time All-Star and reigning Cy Young winner recently flirted with a perfect game against the Brewers. He enters with a 4-1 record and 2.48 ERA in six starts this season.