The Brewers fall to the Reds, 5 – 2. In the process, they set a new major-league record for most strikeouts in a season with 1,272. The old mark of 1,268 was set by the Detroit Tigers in 1996.

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On September 21, 2001 — The Brewers fall to the Reds, 5 – 2. In the process, they set a new major-league record for most strikeouts in a season with 1,272. The old mark of 1,268 was set by the Detroit Tigers in 1996.

 

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