Zack Greinke Wins but Streak Snapped

Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals has set a high standard so far in the 2009 baseball season. Greinke won his fifth game in his fifth start on Wednesday, however his streak of innings without giving up an earned run was snapped. In seven innings, Greinke gave up five hits, two earned runs and two walks, while striking out eight batters.
His streak of 43 consecutive innings without giving up an earned run ended in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. With two outs in the first inning, Vernon Wells hit a single that scored Marco Scutaro from …read more