Overview

• He held Chunichi to two runs over six innings at Tokyo Dome to earn his third win of the season for Yomiuri.
• His career total comprises 122 victories in Japan and 78 in Major League Baseball.
• The milestone comes after right elbow surgery last year limited him to one appearance before an offseason move to the Giants.
• Tanaka’s career highlights include a 2013 campaign with 24 straight wins, a Japan title, the Pacific League MVP and the Sawamura Award.
• The cross-league benchmark is distinct from the 24 pitchers who have recorded 200 wins in Japan alone.