In the United States, Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers reached his 2,000th career strikeout on August 20, 2026, during a game against the Washington Nationals. He struck out 10 batters in six innings, leading the Rangers to a 2-0 victory. This milestone places him among the fewest games and innings pitched to achieve 2,000 strikeouts in MLB history. DeGrom's performance is significant as the Rangers aim for a postseason berth.
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