"Valenzuela's remarkable streak of 41 consecutive scoreless innings began the 1985 season, showcasing his dominance on the mound and leading to a minuscule 0.29 ERA through five starts."
"Despite his impressive performance, Valenzuela's record stood at 2-3 due to a lack of run support, highlighting the challenges he faced during the early part of the season."
"Valenzuela concluded the 1985 season with a 17-10 record, a 2.45 ERA, and 208 strikeouts, marking his second consecutive season with over 200 strikeouts."
On April 28, 1985, Fernando Valenzuela set an MLB record with 41 consecutive scoreless innings to start a season. He achieved this by keeping the San Diego Padres scoreless for eight innings. His streak ended in the ninth inning with a home run by Tony Gwynn. Valenzuela had a 0.29 ERA in five starts but only a 2-3 record due to lack of run support. He finished the season with a 17-10 record, 2.45 ERA, and was named to his fifth All-Star Game.
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