Hancock Channels Johnson With 14-K Masterclass

Despite striking out 14 batters in seven innings with just one earned run and no walks, Hancock couldn't secure a victory as the Royals scored in the ninth and extra innings to win 3-2. The impressive performance came on Randy Johnson's jersey retirement night, with Hancock becoming the fourth Mariners pitcher to record 14+ strikeouts without issuing a walk. newsbetting.cv

Royals pitcher Seth Lugo, who himself pitched six innings, couldn't help but draw parallels between Hancock and the Diamondbacks legend. 'After the fifth inning, I asked the umpire if they'd brought Randy Johnson back out of retirement,' Lugo said, highlighting the dominance of Hancock's performance.