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| Spencer Strider Sets New Atlanta-Era Strikeout Record |
The former Clemson pitcher passed Braves legend and Hall of Famer John Smoltz for the most strikeouts in a single game.
Spencer in the final month of the MLB regular season He made a pivotal turn for the Striders to win the National League Rookie of the Year If he needed a point Thursday night was perfect to beat everyone did.
The former Clemson pitcher and starting pitcher for the Braves scored his best as a pro with his 3-0 win over the 16-man Colorado Rockies, earning a new coin in strikeouts in a game since his start in Atlanta. Set up. Strider passed Hall of Famer John Smoltz in 1992 and in 2005 he recorded 15 strikeouts.
Another Hall of Famer, Just Warren Spahn, has had more strikeouts throughout his association's existence. Spahn had 18 hits in a 15-inning game for the Boston Braves in 1952, giving the Striders the all-time strikeout record in a 9-inning game for the Facility dating back to 1876. The group moved to Atlanta in 1966.
"Those who have committed themselves to this society are savages," Strider said. "This is a long, crazy summary. I'm here and just grateful for the success." Strider also became the sixth pitcher in history to record 16 strikeouts for the first time around 2015, allowing about two hits without a walk.
Strider improved to his 9-4 record, going 8 innings and not giving up a spurt after two hits. He didn't allow a walk and he played ideally through the fifth inning.
"I lost my way after five o'clock.
I popped out of the game and Kyle [Wright] confided in me about John Smoltz or something, and I had no idea what he was talking about," Strider said.
Strider's 174 strikeouts this season are the 10th most in MLB and his earned run average is 2.67 this season.
The Strider was the fourth round draft pick after a brief appeal to Clemson and was picked by the Braves. He underwent treatment at Tommy John after his rookie season and restarted the program several times almost a year ago as COVID-19 ended his season on time.
But the Striders made a quick move in Atlanta, scoring a hit in late September and getting a warm-up job for the start of the year. He is currently one of the top tenderfoot starters in Major League Baseball.
