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How does Cliff Lee’s most dominant stretch rank in recent MLB history?

Cliff Lee ranks among the greatest Phillies pitchers in recent memory, and his best season as a Phillie came in 2011. The southpaw was especially dominant in June of that year, when he had one of the most impressive one-month stretches in Phillies history.

Lee got things started with a seven inning, 10 strikeout outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-1 Phillies win. It was an important start for Lee, who had allowed 10 earned runs in his previous two outings.

Cliff Lee had a tremendous stretch on the Phillies. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire)

In his next start, Lee dominated the Chicago Cubs in an eight-inning, one-run effort in a 7-1 Phillies win.