Abel matched a 78-year-old team record with nine strikeouts in his debut. How does his showing compare to other memorable first starts in Phillies history?

Mick Abel stayed under control in his major league debut. Abel outdueled Paul Skenes, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies’ 15th win in 20 games.

Mick Abel tied the Phillies franchise record for strikeouts in an MLB debut with nine, and the Phillies hung on to win 1-0 Sunday afternoon in South Philly. Abel ties Curt Simmons’ 80-year-old record.