White Sox starter Jose Contreras establishes a franchise mark, surpassing LaMarr Hoyt and Wilson Alvarez, by winning his 16th consecutive decision when Chicago beats the Astros 7-4 in a matchup of last year’s World Series rivals. The Cuban right-hander, whose last defeat occurred on August 15 last season against the Twins, hasn’t been beaten in his past 21 regular season starts.

June 23, 2006 This Day In Baseball

On June 23, 2006 — White Sox starter Jose Contreras establishes a franchise mark, surpassing LaMarr Hoyt and Wilson Alvarez, by winning his 16th consecutive decision when Chicago beats the Astros 7-4 in a matchup of last year’s World Series rivals. The Cuban right-hander, whose last defeat occurred on August 15 last season against the Twins, hasn’t been beaten in his past 21 regular season starts.

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