CHICAGO — Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 straight batters, tying the major-league record and leading the Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 10-0 Wednesday night.
A first-time All-Star this year, Burnes finished with a career-high 15 strikeouts in eight innings on a steamy night at Wrigley Field.
Burnes said he didn’t know he was nearing the record. The 6-foot-3 righty did know he was in control.
“It takes a lot of swings and misses by the hitters. We tried to stay in positive counts and work ahead. It’s fun to pitch a game like that," he said.