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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw joins MLB's exclusive 3,000 strikeout club

CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 3 – Kershaw struck out Vinny Capra to become the 20th pitcher and fourth left-hander with 3,000 strikeouts, joining an elite group in modern baseball history.

  • On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw achieved a major milestone by striking out Vinny Capra at Dodger Stadium, marking the 3,000th strikeout of his MLB career.
  • Kershaw achieved this milestone after 18 seasons, tying the Dodgers franchise record for most seasons, and amid a pitching staff challenged by injuries.
  • Kershaw, who has won the Cy Young Award three times and earned the MVP title in 2014, became the 20th pitcher and fourth left-hander in MLB history to reach this milestone, receiving strong support from both the crowd and his teammates.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Kershaw as “arguably one of the greatest of all time” and noted that reaching 3,000 strikeouts is the "last box to check" in his career.
  • Kershaw’s milestone highlights the rarity of such career achievements today and positions him for Hall of Fame induction in the coming years.
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abc News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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