Clayton Kershaw achieved a significant milestone by recording his 3,000th career strikeout against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. He needed just three strikeouts to reach this landmark, successfully fanning Miguel Vargas, Lenyn Sosa, and Vinny Capra, sealing the achievement on his 100th pitch. The crowd at Dodger Stadium celebrated with a six-minute ovation. Kershaw, in his 18th MLB season, holds a career record of 216-94 and a 2.51 ERA, and is a three-time NL Cy Young award winner. He is now part of a select group of left-handers to reach this milestone.
Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 career strikeouts, reaching this milestone against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium.
He struck out Miguel Vargas, Lenyn Sosa, and Vinny Capra, achieving this historic milestone on his 100th pitch, marking the final out of the sixth inning.
The 37-year-old Kershaw, in his 18th MLB season, boasts a record of 216-94 with a 2.51 career ERA, three NL Cy Young awards, and a World Series title.
Kershaw is now part of an elite group of left-handers, joining Randy Johnson, CC Sabathia, and Steve Carlton in the 3,000 strikeout club.
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