Rangers Blank Nationals 2-0 as deGrom Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts
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Updated · Lone Star Ball · Aug 21
Rangers Blank Nationals 2-0 as deGrom Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts
3 articles · Updated · Lone Star Ball · Aug 21
Summary
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 over six scoreless innings and became the 95th pitcher to reach 2,000 career Ks in Texas's 2-0 win over Washington.
Corey Seager supplied the decisive run with a third-inning solo homer, enough for the Rangers despite going hitless in 10 at-bats with runners in scoring position.
One hit was all Texas pitchers allowed as Jakob Junis, Chase Silseth and Jacob Latz closed it out; Latz recorded his 25th save after Nicky Lopez added a ninth-inning sacrifice fly.
DeGrom reached 2,000 in 272 appearances and 1,660 1/3 innings, both the second-fastest marks behind Randy Johnson and Chris Sale, underscoring the milestone's rarity.