Aroldis Chapman sets strikeout record in Red Sox victory over Angels
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Aroldis Chapman set a major league record for relief strikeouts as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on July 3 in Anaheim. Chapman struck out Denzer Guzman for his 1,364th career strikeout as a reliever, surpassing Hoyt Wilhelm's record set in 1972. Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett pitched into the eighth inning, allowing five hits and striking out six, while Caleb Durbin contributed a solo home run. The Angels struggled, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Logan O'Hoppe, the Angels' catcher, left the game after a foul ball hit his mask and is being evaluated for potential concussion symptoms. The teams continue their series with a game set for July 4, featuring pitcher Sam Aldegheri for the Angels against Sonny Gray for the Red Sox.
- •Aroldis Chapman sets relief strikeout record with 1,364.
- •Jake Bennett allows five hits in Red Sox win.
- •Caleb Durbin hits a solo home run in the game.
- •Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe leaves with an injury.
- •Red Sox and Angels meet again on July 4.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB record for most reliever strikeouts ever
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Aroldis Chapman sets relief Ks record, Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stifles Angels in 5-2 win
"Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The 38-year-old Chapman broke Hoyt Wilhelm's record with his 1,364th career strikeout as a reliever when he fanned Denzer Guzman leading off the ninth. The knuckleballing Wilhelm last pitched in 1972.
"With his strikeout of Angels third baseman Denzer Guzman to lead off the ninth inning Friday night, Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman made major league history.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:59 AMRed Sox’ Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB record for most reliever strikeouts ever
With his strikeout of Angels third baseman Denzer Guzman to lead off the ninth inning Friday night, Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman made major league history.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:22 AMAroldis Chapman sets relief Ks record, Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stifles Angels in 5-2 win
Aroldis Chapman set the major league record for relief strikeouts after rookie Jake Bennett yielded five hits while pitching into the eighth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The 38-year-old Chapman broke Hoyt Wilhelm's record with his 1,364th career strikeout as a reliever when he fanned Denzer Guzman leading off the ninth. The knuckleballing Wilhelm last pitched in 1972.
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