Bobby Jenks’ streak is ridiculous

Baseball is a record of legendary records and streaks. So had I never heard of this one before?

Bobby Jenks has gotten 41 straight batters out, tying the record also held by Jim Barr. That’s unbelievable. That’s like a perfect game and a half. Or almost 14 straight innings without allowing a baserunner.

The similar record that people know more is Orel Hershiser’s 59 consecutive scoreless innings streak, but I think that Jenks’ record should be considered just as prestigious for relievers, since Jenks doesn’t throw multiple innings at once. He, and pitchers like him, are called on to pitch one inning at at a time, maybe two, and sometimes come in with runners already on base.

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