On September 30, 2016 — 2016 – Carlos Rodon of the White Sox ties an American League record by striking out the first seven Twins batters he faces in a 7 – 3 win. Joe Cowley, another White Sox pitcher, had set the record back on May 28, 1986. For Minnesota, it is a team-record 103rd loss as they limp towards the end of a wretched season.
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