Gerrit Cole wins 13th consecutive decision

KANSAS CITY – Gerrit Cole scored 11 attempts in eight consecutive innings to score six consecutive starts with double-digit batting and George Springer broke the tie with a three-run homer in the ninth inning to allow the Astros to win 4-1 the Royals Friday night in Kauffman

KANSAS CITY – Gerrit Cole He pulled out 11 of his eight innings to give him six consecutive starts with double-digit batting and George Springer scored a draw with a three-run homer in the ninth inning to bring the Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.

The 35th Springer circuit, as well as two remarkable shots in the right field, allowed Cole to win a 13th consecutive decision for the club. The last Major League pitcher to win more consecutive wins was Joe Kelly, who had a 15-game winning streak between the 2015 and 16 seasons.

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The last pitcher to have had a 13-game winning streak in one season is National Straightman Stephen Strasburg in 2013.

On August 28, Cole scored 14 outs against the Rays and chained 14 shots against the Brewers on September 2. On September 8th against the Mariners, he opened the scoring to 15 in eight innings in the 21-1 victory of the Astros. .

Cole joined Pedro Martinez, who managed the feat from 4 to 15 September 1999, with these three consecutive games of at least 14 strikeouts.