Tyler Alexander Ties AL Record With Nine Straight K’s rotoballer.com Sun 8/2/20 4:06 PM

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander was dominant out of relief during Sundays game against the Reds, striking out each of the first nine batters that he faced, which tied the American League record for consecutive batters retired by the K. Alexander fell just a batter shy of tying Hall of Famer Tom Seavers all-time record, but did ultimately record 10 straight outs by strikeout. While not known as a strikeout pitcher until last season, Alexander has now kicked off 2020 with 13 ...