Germán Márquez tied the Modern Era record (since 1900) of most consecutive strikeouts to start a game (8). Jacob deGrom (2014) and Jim Deshaies also matched the feat (1986).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 27, 2018
He is the first pitcher in the last 10 years to have 9 strikeouts and no hits allowed through 3 innings. pic.twitter.com/e7SgSPRqfb