The South Side southpaw tied record Tuesday with his eighth consecutive game of at least 10 strikeouts, joining Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, who set the record in 1999 when he was a member of the Red Sox.
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Sale struck out Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium for his 10th K. It was also his 73rd strikeout in June. Sale’s streak began with 10 strikeouts May 23 against the Twins, and he followed that with 12, 13, 14, 12, 14 and 10 strikeouts before Tuesday.
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Not only was Sale making history on the mound, he also recorded his first career hit in the third inning against Cards starter Lance Lynn.
