Felix Hernandez

On Motherā€™s Day, 29 year-old Felix Hernandez becomes the fourth youngest player to strike out 2,000 batters

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On Motherā€™s Day, 29 year-old Felix Hernandez becomes the fourth youngest player to strike out 2,000 batters when he whiffs Aā€™s outfielder Sam Fuld in the Marinersā€™ 4-3 victory at Safeco Field. Only Walter Johnson, Bert Blyleven, and Sam McDowell have accomplished the feat at a younger age than the Seattle right-hander known as King Felix.

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Michael PinedaĀ of theĀ YankeesĀ strikes outĀ a career-high 16Ā he tied for second-most in Yankees history

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For his part,Ā Michael PinedaĀ of theĀ YankeesĀ strikes outĀ a career-high 16Ā OriolesĀ batters in 7 innings in picking up a 6 ā€“ 2 win. The 16 Kā€™s are tied for second-most in Yankees history, the team record being 18 byĀ Ron Guidry, while the Orioles set team records for most strikeouts against one pitcher, and most in a game, as they whiff two more times in the final two innings to end up with 18.