Circle your calendars, folks, because this Wednesday might just be a historic day for Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer. He's on the brink of setting a new franchise record, and all eyes will be on him as he takes the mound.
This season has been a breakout campaign for Meyer, putting him in prime position to snag a spot on the National League roster for the upcoming All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Throughout the season, Meyer has been on a tear, breaking records left and right. Now, he's poised to take down a record held by one of the Marlins' most iconic pitchers.
Meyer is sitting at a perfect 9-0 after his recent victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
His streak of three consecutive wins has brought him to this pivotal moment, tying him with Liván Hernández for the best start in Marlins history. Hernández's 9-0 start in 1997 is legendary, as it set the stage for the Marlins' World Series triumph that year.
Back in '97, Hernández burst onto the scene, racking up nine wins in his first 12 starts with only three no-decisions. Interestingly, both Hernández and Meyer reached their 9-0 records with three consecutive wins. However, Meyer took 17 starts to achieve this milestone, showing resilience and consistency.
After reaching his 9-0 mark, Hernández didn't notch another regular-season win, finishing the year at 9-3 with a 3.18 ERA. But he shone in the postseason, leading the Marlins to their first World Series title and earning the World Series MVP honors. His career, spanning 17 years, included two All-Star selections and a Silver Slugger Award, with a final record of 178-177 across nine teams.
Meyer has already etched his name in the Marlins' record books by surpassing Hernández's record for most starts without a loss, extending it to 17 games. This is the kind of performance the Marlins envisioned when they drafted Meyer in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Despite a rocky start to his career, including a season-ending elbow injury in 2022 that required Tommy John surgery, Meyer has come back stronger than ever.
His nine wins in 2026 already eclipse the six victories he accumulated from 2022 to 2025 in 23 Major League starts. As Meyer prepares for his next outing, potentially in Colorado against the Rockies, Marlins fans are hopeful that this could be the game where history is made. Keep your eyes peeled, because Meyer's journey is just getting started, and it promises to be an exciting ride.
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