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Never before in postseason history had a pitcher gone eight or more shutout innings with at least 12 punch-outs and zero walks.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 3, 2025

“Then the secondary stuff is really nice,” Ross said “You go that deep in the game, you’re bound to, with his stuff, get some extra punch-outs there.”

From Washington Times Sep. 5, 2023

Just like Colorado GM Joe Sakic has stuck with Bednar after earlier-than-expected playoff punch-outs, Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said he never considered changing coaches after that debacle.

From Seattle Times Jun. 14, 2022

“No matter what, whether he went 0 for 4 with four punch-outs or 4 for 4 with three homers, he’s the same guy every day,” Kendrick said.

From Washington Post Aug. 15, 2017

But the movie as a whole is fairly generic action fare: a few punch-outs, a few shootouts, nothing special.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 27, 2014