Nick Pivetta threw six no-hit innings out of the bullpen on Monday night, setting a Red Sox record with 13 strikeouts by a relief pitcher.
Since 1900, only five other relief pitchers have recorded 13 or more strikeouts in a game. In those 124 years, Pivetta is the only one who also did not allow a hit.
Walter Johnson, July 25, 1913: 11.1- 7-2-2-15
Billy O'Dell, July 4, 1961: 9.0- 2-1-1-13
Denny McLain, June 15, 1965: 6.2- 6-2-2-14
Randy Johnson, July 18, 2001: 7.0- 1-0-1-16Nick Pivetta, July 17, 2023: 6.