Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox

Shane Bieber is focusing on the Ws, not the Ks.

The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night.

Bieber (3-2) fanned at least eight in his 18th straight game, breaking a tie for the mark set by Hall of Famer Randy Johnson in 1999-2000.

“It’s special,” Bieber said. “I know what happened tonight, and it’s kind of surreal just to be able to experience that. Obviously at the end of the day all that matters is going out there and giving the team a chance to win,…

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