Despite the Mariners' 3-2 extra-innings loss to Kansas City, Hancock's performance stood out. In seven innings, he allowed six hits and one earned run while striking out a career-high 14 batters and walking none. newssport.cv
Royals pitcher Seth Lugo praised Hancock's effort, asking an umpire if Johnson had come out of retirement after the fifth inning. Hancock's performance marked the fourth time a Mariners pitcher recorded 14+ strikeouts without walks, a feat Johnson had accomplished twice.
