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In a battle between the major-league’s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve Carlton and the Phillies, 5-3.

On April 14 , 1985 — In a battle between the major-league’s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve Carlton and the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3. Ryan increases his career strikeout lead over Carlton to ten (3,887 to 3,877). Jose Cruz supports with three hits.