April 18, 2021. Great American Ball Park, CINCINNATI — Cleveland Indians white-hot, right-handed starter, Shane “Not Justin” Bieber, became the first pitcher since 1893 to strike out at least 10 batters in each of his first 4 starts in a season, striking out 13 Cincinnati Reds in 8.0 IP in his 4th start of the 2021 season.
The historic moment – 10th SO in 4th start (April 18)
Opening Day (April 1) at Detroit Tigers – 12 SO in 6.0 IP (5 H, 3 R/ER, 3 BB) – Loss
April 7 vs. Kansas City Royals – 12 SO in 6⅓ IP (3 H, 2 R/ER, 4 BB) – No Decision
April 13 at Chicago White Sox – Scoreless 9.0 IP with 11 SO in Extra-Innings Win (3 H, 1 BB, 1 HBP)
April 18 at Cincinnati Reds – 13 SO in 8.0 IP (6 H, 3 R/ER, 2 BB) – Win