Pirates set franchise record with 1,444 season strikeouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates achieved a new franchise record for strikeouts in a season with 1,444. This milestone was reached during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 23, 2026, surpassing the previous record of 1,443 set in 2019. Pitcher Lake Bachar struck out Alec Burleson in the first inning to secure the record. Paul Skenes leads the team with 200 strikeouts, marking his second consecutive season at that level. The Pirates utilized 30 different pitchers this season, highlighting a strong performance on the mound despite the team's overall standings this year.
- •Pirates' strikeout record reached 1,444 with four games remaining.
- •Paul Skenes leads the team with 200 strikeouts this season.
- •30 different pitchers recorded strikeouts for Pittsburgh.
- •Lake Bachar's strikeout of Burleson established the new record.
- •Pittsburgh is not a playoff team but could finish with a winning record.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates break single season strikeout record
"The Bucs could have been better on the mound. And they were already pretty good.
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