Clayton Kershaw Inches Closer to 3,000 Strikeouts—Could Tonight Be the Night?
Counting strikeouts is inevitable when Clayton Kershaw takes the mound—especially when he’s tossing that signature “Cooperstown curveball,” a pitch that’s been mesmerizing Dodgers fans since it made its debut back on May 25, 2008. Friday night was no exception. His first punchout came courtesy of that same curveball, followed by a pair of sliders that seemed to flutter to the dirt like wayward paper planes — it all whittled the distance to a personal milestone down to single digits. The chase is now unmistakable. Kershaw stands on the brink of 3,000 strikeouts, poised to join a truly exclusive club of pitchers. Though the landmark remains just out of reach for the moment, the aura of inevitability looms large, electrifying every pitch he throws, every batter he fells, making the anticipation palpable. The journey to that number isn’t just about stats; it’s about witnessing a legend in full flight, still battling, still refining, still proving that despite the slips and the misses, he’s got plenty more to give. LEARN MOREIt’s hard not to count as the strikeouts go by.
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