Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez etched his name into the record books Sunday afternoon.
Lopez struck out the first nine batters he faced in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, setting a modern-day record previously held by New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom and retired pitcher Jim Deshaies.
A NEW MLB RECORD!
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2021
Pablo López strikes out the first 9 batters to start the game! pic.twitter.com/sY6BZlMkIx
Lopez's strikeout run ended in the fourth inning when Ehire Adrianza grounded out to first base to open the frame.
The 25-year-old struck out nine batters while walking two in six innings. He also allowed five hits and three earned runs.
Lopez is now 5-5 on the season with a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 111 strikeouts in 101 innings. He is in his fourth season with the Marlins.
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