Max Scherzer Reaches 3,500 Strikeouts, Blue Jays Milestone
Toronto’s right‑hander Max Scherzer notched his 3,500th career strikeout during the June 11, 2026 game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He dispatched Kyle Schwarber with an 86 mph change‑up to secure the milestone, becoming the 11th pitcher in MLB history to reach the mark.
The strikeout helped the Blue Jays clinch the win and adds momentum as they head into the second half of the season.
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