Sanchez Leads MLB in Wins. Nobody's Talking About It.
Cristopher Sanchez just became the first 15-game winner in baseball, riding a five-start streak. The Cy Young conversation is happening two names down.
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MLB's Greatest Streaks Weren't Aces — Sánchez Fits the Pattern
Cristopher Sánchez's 44⅔ scoreless innings fit a precise historical pattern: not the aces, but mid-career pitchers who found something. The data on Hershiser, Drysdale, and Gibson shows why — and what comes next.
Sanchez's Scoreless Streak Isn't a Heater. The Data Says It's an Identity.
Cristopher Sanchez's 44.2 scoreless innings broke a 115-year-old Phillies record. His sinker and 58% ground ball rate say this isn't regression bait.