MLB Today: Sale chases record K streak, All-Star reserves on deck
Here's what's happening in Major League Baseball right now:
SALE OF THE CENTURIES
Chris Sale tries to set a major league record by striking out at least 10 batters in his ninth straight start. The Chicago White Sox ace pitches at home against Toronto, the top-scoring team in the majors. Sale has fanned 97 in his last eight starts - in 1999, Pedro Martinez also reached double digits in strikeouts eight times in a row.
| Date | Opp | IP | SO | R | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 | MIN | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| May 28 | BAL | 7.2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| June 3 | TEX | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| June 8 | HOU | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| June 14 | TB | 6.2 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| June 19 | TEX | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| June 24 | MIN | 6.2 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
WHO ELSE?
The All-Star pitching staffs and reserves will be revealed. How many more Royals will be picked to go along with starters Lorenzo Cain, Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez and Alcides Escobar? What about Alex Rodriguez, who's bounced back from his year-long drug suspension? Also to be announced: Candidates for the final roster spot in each league, to be chosen by fan voting.
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TRY AGAIN
Carlos Carrasco starts for the Cleveland Indians at home against the Houston Astros. In his last start, he lost his no-hit bid with two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning at Tampa Bay.
(Courtesy: MLB.com)
ROOKIE REPEAT
San Francisco Giants rookie Chris Heston faces the visiting New York Mets for the first time since pitching a no-hitter against them last month at Citi Field. Since the historical outing, the right-hander is 2-1 with a 3.80 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings.
HE'S READY
Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is set to come off the disabled list and start against the Detroit Tigers at Safeco Field. He's been sidelined since April 24 because of a strained right lat.
- With files from theScore