Chris Sale joined Randy Johnson (2000, 2001), Pedro Martinez (1999, 2001), Curt Schilling (1998, 2002) and Roger Clemens (1998)
as the only pitchers since 1900 with 100 strikeouts in his first 10 starts of a season, according to research from ESPN Stats & Information.
five wins in a row after the opening day debacle, and the starters are now six for six in allowing
one run or less to start the season -- a team and major league record in the live-ball era...
Can they play the Rays every week? Not to minimize their successful string. Love it when they’re on a streak like this one - especially so early in the season!