Joe Hoerner ties NL strikeout record for relief pitcher
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Joe Hoerner ties NL strikeout record for relief pitcher

On June 1, 1968, Joe Hoerner of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the National League record for most consecutive strikeouts by a relief pitcher. The side-arming left-hander fans the final six batters he faces and earns the win in a extra innings 6-5 victory over the New York Mets at Shea. Hoerner who pitched 4…