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Thornburg sets franchise record out of ‘pen
- Updated: June 5, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Thornburg quietly set a franchise record in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Phillies when he retired his 23rd consecutive batter, most in Brewers history for a relief pitcher.
Thornburg, who carried the streak into Sunday’s series finale at Citizens Bank Park, also had a 21-batter streak in 2014. As of Sunday morning, the only longer streaks in club history belonged to starters; Jamie Navarro set the franchise record in 1992 by retiring 28 hitters in a row over two games.
Through Saturday, Thornburg’s run of 23 in a row spanned 12 games. The last hit against him was Melvin Upton Jr.’s line drive single in the 10th inning at Miller Park on May 14. Thornburg retired the next two batters, and the streak was on.
“Tyler has been pitching as good as someone can pitch,” manager Craig Counsell said.
Some data driving Thornburg’s season to date:
• Thornburg’s average fastball velocity this season is up –significantly — from 92.9 mph last season to 95.7 mph …
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