Chris Sale Becomes Fastest Pitcher in MLB History to 2,000 Strikeouts
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Sale's 2,000 career strikeouts came in 1,626 innings pitched.
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Sale passed Pedro Martinez, who had
2,000 strikeouts in 1,711.1 innings pitched.
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The Red Sox pitcher recorded
12 strikeouts over 6.2 innings
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in Boston's 10-inning 7-6 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
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It's cool. I think it's special.
, Chris Sale, via NBC Sports Boston.
Sale became the fifth pitcher to record
200 strikeouts in seven straight seasons
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when he struck out 13 against the
Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 8.
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It's been a grind this year, but there's been some cool things about him. The pitcher is amazing, the person is better. There's a guy that I
really respect, Alexa Cora, Red Sox manager, via statement
