CBS Sports reports:
Felix Hernandez became the 36th pitcher with 2,500 career strikeouts on Saturday, fanning Red Sox rookie Michael Chavis in the second inning to cross the threshold.
At 33 years and 33 days, "King Felix" is the sixth youngest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts. Here are the five ahead of him:
- Nolan Ryan: 31 years, 101 days
- Walter Johnson: 31 years, 197 days
- Pedro Martinez: 32 years, 221 days
- Tom Seaver: 32 years, 287 days
- Bert Blyleven: 33 years, 0 days (on his birthday)
Unfortunately, for Hernandez, his day soon fell apart. He started the third inning but didn't finish it, ending his day with a final line that included six hits, seven earned runs, and three walks.
Hernandez is the second pitcher to cross 2,500 strikeouts this season, by the way, joining Nationals ace Max Scherzer. CC Sabathia, meanwhile, surpassed 3,000 strikeouts two weeks ago.
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