Aaron Nola records 2,000th career strikeout against Blue Jays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 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
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Aaron Nola joins elusive club with 2,000th career strikeout
"Long-time Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola reached a significant career milestone in his start against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the second inning, the right-hander landed a front-hip sinker to freeze Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela for his 2,000th career strikeout.In that moment, Nola became just the second Phillies pitcher to record 2,000 strikeouts with […] The post Phillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:25 AMPhillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays
Long-time Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola reached a significant career milestone in his start against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the second inning, the right-hander landed a front-hip sinker to freeze Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela for his 2,000th career strikeout.In that moment, Nola became just the second Phillies pitcher to record 2,000 strikeouts with […] The post Phillies’ Aaron Nola Reaches Major Career Milestone vs. Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:14 PMPhillies’ 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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