Clayton Kershaw added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame career Tuesday night, becoming the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. The veteran Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander reached the milestone in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox, freezing Vinny Capra with a signature slider that brought the crowd at Dodger Stadium to its feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kershaw, who returned to the mound this season after recovering from shoulder surgery, was visibly emotional as fans gave him a standing ovation. His teammates and coaching staff celebrated the achievement with a tribute video, honoring his years of dominance. He accomplished the feat in just under 2,800 innings pitched, making him the fourth-fastest pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts, behind only Randy Johnson, Max Scherzer, and Pedro Mart\u00ednez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Kershaw did not earn the win, the Dodgers rallied late to secure a 5\u20134 comeback victory, capped by Freddie Freeman\u2019s walk-off single in the ninth inning. The moment added extra significance to an already historic night at Chavez Ravine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a career ERA of 2.52\u2014the lowest among starters in the live-ball era who\u2019ve logged significant innings\u2014Kershaw continues to redefine excellence and longevity in modern pitching. Now in his 17th season, all with the Dodgers, the three-time Cy Young winner further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest pitchers the game has ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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