Reds' Chase Burns Achieves Historic Strikeout Streak

Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher Chase Burns has made MLB history by achieving three consecutive starts with at least 10 strikeouts, joining only seven other pitchers aged 22 or younger since 1893 to do so. Burns is tied with legends like Walter Johnson and Fernando Valenzuela, and trails Dwight Gooden’s rookie record of five straight such outings by two games. Despite his strikeouts, Burns is winless in his first six major league starts, posting a 0-3 record and a 6.26 ERA against opponents including the Dodgers and Yankees. He is only the second Reds pitcher in 125 years, after Raisel Iglesias, with three straight double-digit strikeout games, and joins Masahiro Tanaka and Kerry Wood as one of just three pitchers in the last 125 years to have 10+ strikeouts in three of their first six starts. Manager Terry Francona praised Burns’ development and highlighted his importance to the club's long-term plans. Burns’ historic run is a bright spot for the Reds as they aim to contend in the 2025 season.