Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 strikeouts in MLB and makes history with the Rangers
The American became the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts, both in games played and innings pitched.
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For a brief moment in the middle of the first inning on Thursday night, Jacob deGrom stood on the mound at Globe Life Field, took off his cap, and waved to the crowd. The Rangers' ace had opened the final game of the series against the Nationals with two consecutive strikeouts against Daylen Lile and former Texas prospect Abimelec Ortiz, finally reaching a milestone that had eluded him in his previous two starts.
According to MLB, deGrom surpassed 2,000 career strikeouts and tied his season high with 10 strikeouts on the day, in addition to pitching six scoreless innings in which he allowed just one hit in the Rangers' 2-0 victory over the Nationals.
DeGrom became the second-fastest pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts in MLB history, both in games pitched and innings pitched. He reached the milestone in 272 games—second only to Randy Johnson's 262—and in 1,661 innings, surpassed only by Chris Sale's 1,626.
The 95th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts
The achievement also holds special significance for the Texas franchise. deGrom is the third pitcher in Rangers history, dating back to 1972, to record his 2,000th career strikeout while wearing the team's uniform.
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