Shutout streak for Phils' Sánchez ends shy of 51

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Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez extended his consecutive shutout innings to 50⅔ innings with six scoreless frames against San Diego on Wednesday, placing him third on baseball's all-time list. The streak fell just short of 51 innings, a threshold that would have moved him closer to the record. Sánchez's dominant run has made him one of the league's most effective pitchers this season, continuing a stretch that has showcased elite command and run prevention.