Sarfate sets PL strikeouts record

Softbank Hawks closer Dennis Sarfate sets a Pacific League record of striking out at least one batter in 29 consecutive innings in a game against the Seibu Lions at Seibu Prince Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, on Aug. 2, 2015. The previous record of 28 innings was held by Chang Chih-chia in 2002 with the Lions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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