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Kinley Rasmus tied Mo'ne Davis's LLWS strikeout record with 14 in the tournament as Alabama outlasted Pennsylvania 6-5 in extra innings; entering in the third, she added six more strikeouts over the final four innings, allowed only two hits, and Brooks Cameron delivered the game-winning run with a bases-loaded hit in extras.
Jacob deGrom became the 95th pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, doing so in his 272nd game and 1,661st inning and becoming the second-fastest to the milestone by both metrics, as he struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over the Nationals in Arlington, Texas. The longtime Met and two-time Cy Young winner has battled injuries, including a second Tommy John surgery, but his 2026 milestone underscores his lasting dominance and his place among baseball’s elite, even as his season this year has been tough.
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI to power Kansas City past the Cubs and reach 20 homers, a bright breakout in an otherwise tough season; elsewhere, a flurry of milestone Ks dominated the day as Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for 10th on the all-time list and Gerrit Cole became the fastest Yankee to 1,000 strikeouts, Aaron Nola joined the Phillies’ 2,000-K club before leaving with a bruised knee, Sandy Alcantara extended his scoreless-start streak and set the Marlins’ franchise innings record, and Oakland’s Gage Jump struck out 11 at Fenway to snap Boston’s nine-game win streak in a 7-3 loss.
Payton Tolle tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in six innings, allowing one run on two hits as the Red Sox throttled the Athletics 13-1 at Fenway to extend their winning streak to nine games. Boston provided ample support, with Jarren Duran belting a two-run homer and a flurry of early and late run-scoring hits from the lineup, pushing the lead to double digits as the Sox moved closer to a .500 home record and continued their hot stretch.
Jacob Misiorowski dominated the Rockies, striking out seven to start and 12 of the first 13, becoming the first pitcher since 1920 to have 11 strikeouts and no hits through four innings; he finished with 12 Ks in five innings on 83 pitches as Milwaukee capped his workload. He leads MLB with 185 strikeouts and a 1.58 ERA over 20 starts (~120 innings), a pace that could influence his Cy Young bid as the Brewers push for their first World Series title.
Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been untouchable in May, posting a 0.29 ERA over 31 1/3 innings with 49 strikeouts, 11 hits and six walks, highlighted by a six-start stretch with 8+ strikeouts and no extra-base hits. His velocity is the story: he became the first pitcher in the pitch-tracking era to throw 50 pitches at 100+ mph in a game (57 at 100+ mph, 40 over 101 mph), with his fastball averaging about 99.7 mph (up to 100.7 mph recently). He’s the fastest to 100 strikeouts in a season since Spencer Strider (2023) and is among a small group to post 100+ Ks with 50 or fewer total bases in their first 11 starts, signaling Cy Young-caliber potential.
Mason Miller has emerged as a breakout Padres closer after being traded from Oakland, using a 101+ mph fastball and a sharp slider to post a 0.00 ERA and 0.21 WHIP through nine appearances. He’s fanned 23 of 30 batters, logged seven perfect innings, and produced multiple three-strikeout outings, making him one of the early-season standout relievers.
Paul Skenes has achieved a historic start to his MLB career, becoming the only player since 1901 with 300+ strikeouts and a sub-2.00 ERA in just 44 games, highlighting his dominance as a rookie pitcher for the Pirates.
Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood threw the third no-hitter in College World Series history, striking out 19 batters in a 3-0 victory over Murray State, setting a CWS record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game.
Paul Skenes, a 21-year-old pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has made a sensational start to his MLB career, impressing fans and bookmakers alike with his high-velocity pitches and strikeout prowess. His performances have generated significant excitement and buzz, both in stadiums and in betting markets, where his odds for strikeouts and Rookie of the Year have dramatically improved.
The Seattle Mariners split their opening series with the Boston Red Sox, leaving fans with questions about the team's strikeouts, Mitch Garver's availability due to back spasms, and whether Mitch Haniger is back to his old form. The team's offensive struggles and the impact of Boston's strong pitching staff are also highlighted, as the Mariners prepare for upcoming games against the Cleveland Guardians.
Former MLB pitcher Jose DeLeon, who led the National League in strikeouts in 1989, has passed away at the age of 63 after battling cancer. DeLeon spent 13 seasons in the major leagues, pitching for teams such as the Pirates, White Sox, and Cardinals. Despite a career record of 86-119, he maintained a respectable 3.76 ERA and pitched in the 1993 postseason with the White Sox. DeLeon was known for his tough-luck pitching and was the first pitcher in history to record at least 1,500 strikeouts without winning 100 games.
Arkansas baseball rallied to beat Oregon State 5-4 in a College World Series-like matchup at the Kubota College Baseball Series Weekend 2, with Hagen Smith striking out 17 batters in six innings. Smith's historic performance tied an Arkansas program record and came after Oregon State tied the game in the eighth inning. Arkansas ultimately secured the win with a go-ahead triple in the bottom of the eighth, and a strikeout in the ninth sealed the victory.
Max Scherzer moved into 11th place on the MLB career strikeout list, but had an erratic performance as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 6-2. Scherzer forced in a pair of runs and finished with a season-high four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Corey Seager hit his 23rd homer for the Rangers, who suffered their fourth consecutive loss. Tyrone Taylor had a two-run triple and scored three times for the Brewers, who maintained their three-game division lead over the Chicago Cubs.
Los Angeles Dodgers' No. 4 prospect, Gavin Stone, delivered an outstanding performance for the Oklahoma City Triple-A team, recording 10 strikeouts over six hitless and scoreless innings in a 7-1 victory against Round Rock. Stone, who has had two stints with the Dodgers this season, credited his progress and fine-tuning for his success. Although the no-hitter bid was broken in the eighth inning, the Triple-A Dodgers continue to dominate with a 71-33 record, while Stone ranks sixth in the Pacific Coast League in strikeouts.