In an otherwise--if you are a Chicago White Sox fan--forgettable game, Sox closer Bobby Jenks tied a Major League record this afternoon as he retired his 41st consecutive batter.
Jenks entered that game in the ninth inning, retiring the three batters he faced.
A fantastic catch by White Sox right fielder Jermaine Dye for the middle out in the ninth.
Announcer Steve Stone, who was filling in for regular White Sox voice Darrin Jackson, witnessed both streaks. Jim Barr, who for now shares the record with Jenks, retired 41 straight batters for the San Francisco Giants over two games. Stone was a teammate of Barr. Jenks retired his batters in 13 innings over several games.
In this afternoon's match-up, the Seattle Mariners defeated the White Sox, 6-0.
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