Braves' Chris Sale fastest to reach 2,500 career strikeouts.
PHILADELPHIA -- Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split a doubleheader.The Phillies won the afternoon game 5-4.
| Pitcher | Innings | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | 2,026 | Thursday |
| Randy Johnson | 2,107.2 | June 25, 1999 |
| Pedro Martínez | 2,152.2 | June 2, 2004 |
| Max Scherzer | 2,155.1 | April 26, 2019 |
| Nolan Ryan | 2,286.1 | May 12, 1978 |
| Clayton Kershaw | 2,306 | Sept. 3, 2020 |
| -- ESPN Research |
"I appreciate it for what it is, but I try not to get too caught up in stuff like that right now," Sale told reporters, according to MLB.com. "I know what our job is here. And no matter whether you have a good one or a bad one, the next one is the most important one."
Sale became the 40th pitcher in major league history to reach 2,500 strikeouts and joined Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as the only active pitchers to have reached that mark.
Sosa was the last hitter Sale faced. He allowed just two hits in six shutout innings and improved to 3-3 with a 3.06 ERA on the season.
"He's kind of doing Hall of Fame stuff," Braves manager Brian Snitker said of Sale. "That guy is probably as big a baseball fan as anybody, just the history of the game and the competition. He's a ballplayer, and it's really cool to watch."
Austin Riley had a double, a homer and four RBIs, Ozzie Albies homered and drove in three and Luke Williams had a pair of RBIs for the Braves, who snapped a three-game losing skid.
Zack Wheeler (6-2) allowed six runs in 5⅓ innings for the Phillies, who lost for just the second time in their last 13 games.
Max Fried (1.29 ERA) and the Yankees face the Dodgers in a World Series rematch.
Bryan Woo (1.39 ERA in last three starts) takes the mound for the Mariners.
Bryan Woo (1.39 ERA in last three starts) takes the mound for the Mariners.
Mookie Betts Sidelined for Yankees Clash Due to Toe Injury.
Los Angeles Dodgers' standout player Mookie Betts was notably absent from the lineup during the much-anticipated game against the New York Yankees. Betts, who has been pivotal for the Dodgers, injured his toe in an unfortunate incident at home, stubbing it on furniture. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Betts is currently day-to-day and will undergo X-rays to assess the injury's severity. This development has raised concerns about the team's performance in this high-stakes series, especially given Betts' integral role in the team's strategy.
Los Angeles Dodgers' standout player Mookie Betts was notably absent from the lineup during the much-anticipated game against the New York Yankees. Betts, who has been pivotal for the Dodgers, injured his toe in an unfortunate incident at home, stubbing it on furniture. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Betts is currently day-to-day and will undergo X-rays to assess the injury's severity. This development has raised concerns about the team's performance in this high-stakes series, especially given Betts' integral role in the team's strategy.
