Blue Jays pitcher Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Max Scherzer of the Blue Jays achieved his 3,500th career strikeout during a game against the Phillies on June 11, 2026. He accomplished this milestone by striking out Kyle Schwarber with an 86 mph changeup to start the game. This achievement adds to Scherzer's impressive record as he continues his tenure with the Blue Jays. Fans and analysts are noting the significance of this achievement in the context of his career and its impact on team performance.
- •Scherzer struck out Kyle Schwarber to reach 3,500 strikeouts.
- •The milestone was achieved during a game against the Phillies.
- •Scherzer is a pitcher for the Blue Jays.
- •The strikeout came on an 86 mph changeup.
- •This game took place on June 11, 2026.
- 12:56 AMESPN MLB — Jays' Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts
"Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph change up to begin the game Wednesday night.
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