John Smoltz becomes 16th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts

 
John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when the Atlanta Braves' right-hander struck out Washington's Felipe Lopez in the third inning. [link]

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