Aaron Nola records 2,000th career strikeout against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies achieved his 2,000th career strikeout on August 8, 2026, during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Nola struck out Brandon Valenzuela in the top of the second inning with a 93-mile-per-hour sinker. This milestone makes him the seventh active pitcher to reach 2,000 strikeouts and the 94th overall. Despite this personal achievement, Nola has struggled this season with a 5.55 ERA and a 3-9 record in 23 starts. The Phillies are currently competing for a postseason spot in the National League.
- •Nola strikes out Valenzuela for 2,000th career strikeout
- •He is the seventh active MLB pitcher to achieve this milestone
- •Nola entered the game with a 5.55 ERA and 3-9 record
- •Phillies are vying for a postseason spot in the NL
- •Only Steve Carlton has more strikeouts in Phillies history
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Aaron Nola joins elusive club with 2,000th career strikeout
"Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has now joined some good company in striking out his 2,000th batter in his career.
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