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Boston's Aroldis Chapman sets MLB record for strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th K
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 4, 2026
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Key points He is 38 years old and has gained recognition for his pitching style. The record breaker is a left-hander who plays for the Boston Red Sox.
A new milestone has been reached in the major leagues. A reliever has surpassed a long-standing record for career strikeouts. This achievement occurred on a recent Friday night.
The record breaker is a left-hander who plays for the Boston Red Sox. He is 38 years old and has gained recognition for his pitching style. Further information about this accomplishment can be found through ValleyCentral's sports news.
Details of the record and the pitcher's performance are available from the source, including the number of strikeouts that earned him this distinction.
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Category: local Published: July 4, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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