Aaron Nola has rebounded from his worst career start in spectacular fashion. After a hit batsman and a double to begin the game, Nola struck out 10 consecutive Mets hitters. His eighth punchout broke a Phillies record previously held by Steve Carlton, Curt Schilling and Jerad Eickhoff, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
His 10th strikeout tied Tom Seaver’s 51-year MLB record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game. Four of those Ks were on his curveball, which looked like a virtually unhittable pitch all game. It would have been painful for Mets fans to see a Phillies pitcher break Tom Terrific’s record in their home stadium.