David Price struck out 11 batters on Wednesday, becoming the first pitcher in a decade to fan at least 10 in five straight starts.

"I've never been as good as I am right now, period. Not in 2012 (when he won the Cy Young Award), not in college, not in high school," declared Price, who is rumored to be on the trading block. "This is the best pitcher I've ever been. I feel in complete control on the mound at all times.

"I'm throwing all my pitches on both sides of the plate, and that's tough to do."

Price also set a franchise record for strikeouts in a month with 54.