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Corey Knebel sets modern record for consecutive appearances with a strikeout

Boston Red Sox v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 11: Corey Knebel #46 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Miller Park on May 11, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Brewers closer Corey Knebel set a modern major league record for relievers to start a season, as Thursday’s appearance marked his 38th consecutive appearance with a strikeout. He set down the side in order in the ninth inning, striking Josh Bell out to start the frame.

Aroldis Chapman held the record previously, recording a strikeout in his first 37 appearances of the season in 2014 with the Reds.

Knebel, 25, has flown under the radar despite having an incredibly good season. He moved into the closer’s role in mid-May when Neftali Feliz, now a free agent, struggled. After Thursday’s appearance, Knebel is 12-for-15 in save chances with a 0.96 ERA and a 65/17 K/BB ratio in 37 2/3 innings.

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