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and he did it in style, striking out the side to become the first pitcher to ever fan eight straight hitters in a postseason game.
A day after striking out two in a scoreless inning on Tuesday, the 32-year-old right-hander fanned three over two scoreless innings Wednesday, keeping the Phillies quiet after the Padres’ go-ahead rally. Bryce Harper greeted Martinez in the sixth with a double before Martinez retired the next six hitters he faced.
He started the season in the rotation. He’s bagged three-inning saves. He’s locked down the ninth. He’s been a set-up guy. Whatever’s needed. Wednesday’s two shutout innings followed the Padres’ five-run, go-ahead rally — all the so-called juice that Martinez needed.Martinez said he’d been off slamming multiple Red Bulls because the Petco crowd had been doing more than an ample job of getting him amped for his appearances.“I’m freaking partying too, baby,” Martinez said of the energy as he entered in the sixth. “I love it. I’m in the stands. I’m jumping. I want to see that energy going. Man, it’s contagious.
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