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Clayton Kershaw Records 3,000th Career Strikeout at Dodger Stadium

He reached the historic mark by fanning Vinny Capra after returning from surgery, posting a 4–0 mark alongside a 3.03 ERA

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Clayton Kershaw pitches in his MLB debut on May 25, 2008.
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Jul 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers (28) hits a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kershaw fanned Vinny Capra with an 85 mph slider for the milestone out, becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history and one of three active members alongside Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer
  • The decisive punchout came on his 100th pitch of the night in the sixth inning of a Dodgers–White Sox game, earning a standing ovation from 53,536 fans
  • A three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2014 National League MVP, Kershaw has spent his entire 18-year career with the Dodgers, compiling 216 wins and 10 All-Star nods
  • After knee, toe and foot surgeries delayed his season debut until May 17, he has delivered eight dependable starts that steadied a rotation beset by injuries
  • The milestone underscores shifting pitching dynamics — rising pitch counts, velocity demands and injury risks — and casts doubt on the future frequency of 3,000-strikeout careers