At San Francisco, Nolan Ryan pitches eight innings, striking out eight in beating the Giants, 4 – 1. Ryan strikes out the Giants’ Chili Davis to nudge ahead of Steve Carlton in all-time strikeouts.

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On September 5, 1984 — At San Francisco, Nolan Ryan pitches eight innings, striking out eight in beating the Giants, 4 – 1. Ryan strikes out the Giants’ Chili Davis to nudge ahead of Steve Carlton in all-time strikeouts.

 

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