Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record

Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record

Johnny Podres ties a major league mark record, striking out eight consecutive batters in LA’s 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. The 29 year-old southpaw’s streak begins with the third out in the top of the fourth frame and ends after the first out in the seventh inning of the Dodger Stadium contest.