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Gerrit Cole passes Roger Clemens on Yankees strikeout list

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Gerrit Cole passes Roger Clemens on Yankees strikeout list

Summary

On August 20, 2026, Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees achieved a milestone by surpassing Roger Clemens on the franchise's all-time strikeout list, with his eighth strikeout coming in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles. Cole’s historic 1,015th strikeout places him 12th in Yankees history. The right-hander's performance contributed to the Yankees’ victory. Cole, a two-time Cy Young finalist and the 2023 award winner, is also one victory away from tying the record for the most wins by a pitcher drafted first overall, with his next opportunity to achieve this coming against the Houston Astros.

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By the Numbers

•Cole strikes out Samuel Basallo for his 1,015th Yankees strikeout
•Cole's win adds to his career total of 160 wins
•He is one win shy of Mike Moore's record for No. 1 overall picks
•Cole's next start is against the Houston Astros

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continues his ascent on the franchise’s All-Time strikeout list. In his win over the Baltimore Orioles, the right-hander recorded eight strikeouts, passing seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens along the way.“That’s the GOAT, that’s a big-time name,” Cole told the New York Post after the game. “A lot […] The post Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Passes Franchise Great on Strikeouts List vs. Orioles appeared first on HEAVY.
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