Mariners ace Felix Hernandez and Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw each achieved a career strikeout milestone on Sunday.
Hernandez, with a fifth-inning strikeout of Sam Fuld, moved to 2,000 over his 11-year career. He’s the eighth pitcher in baseball history to join the 2,000-strikeout club before his 30th birthday, according to Baseball Reference. Hernandez entered the start a perfect 5-0 on the season with a 1.73 ERA and a 44/7 K/BB ratio in 41 2/3 innings.
Kershaw, with a third-inning strikeout of Drew Stubbs, moved to 1,500 over his eight-year career. He’s one of 12 pitchers to rack up 1,500 strikeouts before his 28th birthday, per Baseball Reference. The lefty hasn’t quite had the results he’s looking for, owning a 1-2 record with a 3.73 ERA and a 51/7 K/BB ratio in 38 2/3 innings.
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