Only eight pitchers since the MLB mound was moved to its current distance in 1893 have put together three or more outings in a row of double-digit strikeouts at age-22 or younger, per MLB Network's Sarah Langs. Burns' three in a row are tied with four others: 1910 Walter Johnson, 1971 Vida Blue, 1981 Fernando Valenzuela and 2004 Oliver Perez.

Chase Burns has reached some elite company in his first six starts in the majors. However, the Reds rookie right-hander is still seeking his first big-league win. Burns became the second Cincinnati pitcher since 1900 with three straight games with at least 10 strikeouts on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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