Roger Maris's 61-year-old American League home run record isn't the only record that could be matched today on the diamond. In Baltimore, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez will look to toss a 26th consecutive quality start as he goes up against the Orioles.
With 25 consecutive quality starts, Valdez has already set the mark for the most consecutive quality starts in a season.
But if he can make it 26 straight tonight, he will tie Jacob deGrom, who he just eclipsed for the most consecutive quality starts in a season, for the most consecutive quality starts overall. The two-time NL Cy You ng winner had 26 straight quality starts from May 18, 2018 to April 3, 2019, with the first 24 coming in the 2018 season.
The Orioles will be hoping to continue their stellar pitching in this series, as they blanked the Astros in the first two games. Last night's 6-0 win saw them pull within three games of the Seattle Mariners for the final AL wild-card spot, thanks to a little help from the Kansas City Royals, who beat the Mariners 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium.