Dylan Cease Becomes First To Accomplish This Strikeout Feat Since Randy Johnson In 2001
Dylan Cease has been a great addition for the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays' Dylan Cease has become the first pitcher to achieve 19 consecutive games with at least seven strikeouts since Randy Johnson accomplished the feat in 2001. Cease, who has been an All-Star for the first time this season, boasts a 2.33 ERA through 25 starts. Despite Cam Schultzer being a heavy favorite for the Cy Young Award, Cease has a strong case to win the accolade.
This remarkable streak began on Friday night and has only one instance where Cease recorded fewer than seven strikeouts, which was against the Boston Red Sox on April 27. Randy Johnson holds the record of a 22-game streak in 2011, but stopped at six strikeouts in his final start of the season. The Toronto Blue Jays are in a tight race for the wild card spot, and Cease's consistent performance is crucial for their postseason hopes.
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