Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider sets Atlanta Braves single-game record with 16 strikeouts |
Former Clemson pitcher
Spencer Strider continues to make his mark in the Major Leagues.
Strider totaled 16 strikeouts over eight innings to set an Atlanta Braves single-game record in a 3-0 win over Colorado at home Thursday. Strider improved to 9-4 on the season in a strong NL Rookie of the Year bid. Per Braves.com, Hall of Famer John Smoltz previously held the Atlanta record with 15 K's in a game, which he accomplished twice. Warren Spahn holds the all-time franchise record with 18 strikeouts for the Boston Braves against the Cubs on June 14, 1952. Per former Clemson SID Tim Bourret, Strider also set a record for strikeouts in a game by former Clemson pitcher. Strider had 13 earlier this year and Billy O'Dell had 13 at the Cubs in July 4, 1961. A new Atlanta Braves record! Watch all 1⃣6⃣ strikeouts from Spencer Strider's record-breaking night. pic.twitter.com/IaYzmoLpVz ?????? pic.twitter.com/hCwEwYtp5t Another incredible night for Spencer Strider. Struck out 16 in 8 shutout innings vs. Colorado. Atlanta Braves record for K's in a game. Also set record for K's in a game by former Clemson pitcher. Strider had 13 earlier this year and Billy O'Dell had 13 at Cubs July 4, 1961. A historic night for @SpencerSTRIDer! ?#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/JbuHoYGxg3 Catch @SpencerSTRIDer on the newest episode of Riding With The Braves where he & @IngramRadio talk all things baseball, music, and mustache! .@SpencerSTRIDer sets an Atlanta @Braves record for Ks in a game! W.
16 STRIKEOUTS TONIGHT FOR @SpencerSTRIDer!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ti2ol9ur3F
WATCH: https://t.co/qxqkhEVjSJ pic.twitter.com/j4uvOtQ71M
It's only his 17th career start. pic.twitter.com/Kw4IWJd04M
Historic night.#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/fDP2dbeiJl
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