Chase Burns, a standout pitcher, delivered a remarkable performance by striking out seven batters in just three innings, including striking out the side in the third inning. During this game, Burns achieved a significant milestone by setting a new single-season strikeout record with 144 strikeouts, surpassing the previous record of 143 set by Rhett Lowder. Notably, Burns showcased his powerful pitching by consistently delivering fastballs at 100 mph, as highlighted during his strikeouts of top hitters, including Clemson's Blake Wright, one of the ACC's best hitters. His pitch count stood at 28.
Chase Burns strikes out the side in the 3rd. He has struck out 7 of the 10 batters he's faced -- the others have been a GIDP, infield pop up and grounder back to him. Wake's outfielders must be bored. Nobody ever told Chase, "throw ground balls, they're more democratic."
Burns strikes out the side in the third and has fanned 7 (in 9 outs) for the game.
Chase Burns strikes out the side in the top of the third and comes off the field just a tad excited.
Burns has 4 strike outs today, giving him 144. That break's Rhett Lowder's 1-year-old single season record of 143.
Chase with 8 outs in 2 innings. Pitch count not bad at 28
Chase Burns is up to 4 strikeouts today, and two of them didn't even reach first base!
Chase Burns gets two strikeouts in the first inning and he's one away from matching Rhett Lowder's program-record for a season (143). The last one ended the inning and was a 100 mph high fastball. The "high cheese," as @BFriedACC noted.
Burns just blew Clemson's Blake Wright, one of the ACC's best hitters, away with 100 MPH cheese up in the zone. Two strikeouts in the top of the first.
Chase Burns hits 100 on the stadium speed gun in his second strikeout of the game to end the top of the first.