Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw achieved a remarkable milestone on Wednesday night, becoming the 20th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts for his career. The sold-out crowd at Dodger Stadium went wild as Kershaw struck out Vinny Capra with a pitch, securing the knockout blow after the Chicago White Sox had tied the game.
Kershaw’s achievement marked a rarefied air for left-handed pitchers, joining an exclusive group of four players to have reached this mark: Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton, CC Sabathia, and himself. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are the only active pitchers to accomplish this feat alongside Kershaw.
The Dodgers’ victory was also a thrilling come-from-behind effort, capped off by Freddie Freeman’s walk-off single in the ninth inning. Manager Dave Roberts praised Kershaw for his efforts, ensuring he had every opportunity to achieve his goal at home.
As Kershaw celebrated with teammates and fans, he acknowledged that this milestone wouldn’t have been possible without their support. “It’s a little bit harder when you’re trying to strike people out,” he said in the post-game interview.
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