Clayton Kershaw reached 3,000 career strikeouts, becoming the 20th pitcher to achieve this milestone. The historic strikeout occurred against Chicago White Sox's Vinny Capra on a slider. Dave Roberts highlighted the significance of the achievement, stating it was the final milestone in Kershaw's career. The sellout crowd honored Kershaw with a tribute. He now joins an elite set of active pitchers with over 3,000 strikeouts and is the fourth left-hander to reach this mark. The moment included a pause in the game to celebrate Kershaw's career and impact on the Dodgers.
Clayton Kershaw became only the 20th pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts, achieving this milestone with a called third strike against Vinny Capra.
Dave Roberts noted Kershaw's milestone was the last box for him to check in a tremendous career, emphasizing the deserved acknowledgment of his achievements.
The milestone strikeout was essential to Kershaw's legacy, as he now joins an elite group of pitchers, including Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.
The game was put on pause for nearly six minutes as the crowd paid tribute to Kershaw's 18-year career, underscoring his impact on the Dodgers franchise.
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