Jim DeShaies' Amazing Record

Pitcher Jim Deshaies went 12-5 with a 3.25 ERA as a rookie for the 1986 NL West-winning Astros. On September 23rd of that year, he set a modern-day, major-league record by striking out the first eight Dodgers he faced. To end the streak, Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda sent up pinch-hitter Larry See to hit for starting pitcher Dennis Powell in the third inning! He popped out. This is the ball that struck out the 8th batter, setting this incredible record.