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Clayton Kershaw Hits 3,000 Strikeouts, Sends MLB Fans into Frenzy: “Absolute Dodger GOAT”

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Clayton Kershaw achieved another huge milestone in his career on Wednesday night. The 3-time Cy Young Award winner entered the 3,000 strikeout club, becoming just the 20th different pitcher in MLB to cross this huge mark. The southpaw has been one of the most influential figures in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ history. During the offseason, he signed another one-year deal with the team and entered his 18th season with the LA-based franchise. In recent years, Kershaw has struggled with several injuries. In the championship-winning season last year, the veteran only managed to play 7 total games and s pent the majority of the time on the sidelines . With his 22 strikeouts last season, Kershaw started this year at 2,968 K’s and needed 32 more to reach the 3,000 strikeout milestone. Ahead of the game on Wednesday, the 37-year-old needed just 3 more strikeouts to join this exclusive club. The historic moment came at the top of the 6th inning. He would strike out the Chic...