Two-way star Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Babe Ruth's career pitching strikeouts during the Angels' game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium
’ game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium, Ohtani struck out his 502nd career batter, besting the legendary Ruth, who had 501 career strikeouts as a pitcher. Ohtani struck out Mauricio Dubon in the first inning and Jeremy Peña in the second to reach 502. He added his 503rd and 504th strikeouts as well, whiffing Corey Julks and Jake Meyers in the second inning.
Ohtani initially joined Ruth’s milestone of at least 500 pitching strikeouts and 100-plus home runs hit May 3 during the Angels’ game at St. Louis.Shohei Ohtani has been outstanding on the mound this season. The rest of the Angels’ rotation has delivered mixed results, albeit better lately. Ruth finished his career with 501 career pitching strikeouts — according to the Elias Sports Bureau, the statistics entity that Major League Baseball follows — and 714 home runs. Different statistical websites list Ruth as having just 488 career strikeouts.
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