Hancock Channels Johnson with 14 Ks

Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock delivered a career-high 14 strikeouts against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, allowing just six hits and one earned run in seven innings with zero walks. Despite his masterclass performance, the Mariners fell 3-2 in extra innings. tr-sport.click

After the game, Royals' Seth Lugo drew a direct comparison to Diamondbacks legend Randy Johnson, asking umpires mid-game if Johnson had returned from retirement. The tribute was fitting, as Hancock's performance came on Johnson's jersey retirement night. Hancock became the fourth Mariners player to record 14+ strikeouts with no walks, matching a feat Johnson accomplished twice.