Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher in baseball history to reach 2,500 strikeouts, achieving this feat in just 2,026 innings, and has had a notable career with multiple All-Star appearances and a recent resurgence with the Atlanta Braves, including winning the Cy Young award in 2024.
Seattle Mariners rookie pitcher Bryce Miller threw seven scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers, allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out three batters. With this performance, Miller broke a pitching record held since 1901 by allowing only eight baserunners in his first three career outings. His fastball, which he threw 63% of the time, has generated 24% whiffs and 36% chases. The Mariners won the game 5-0, improving their record to 19-18 on the season.