Padres' Estrada Sets Expansion-Era Record with 13 Consecutive Strikeouts

Waived by the Cubs in November, Jeremiah Estrada has become a key reliever for the Padres, showcasing dominant pitching.

Jeremiah Estrada struck out 13 consecutive batters, setting an expansion-era record.
The 25-year-old reliever was waived by the Cubs in November and picked up by the Padres.
Estrada's streak includes striking out five Yankees and three Marlins in consecutive games.
He attributes his success to an elite fastball and a split-fingered changeup called a 'chitter.'
Estrada's performance has been pivotal in the Padres' recent victories.