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MLB·RECAP·September 23, 2026 07:53 PM ET

Chris Sale passes Frank Tanana for sixth in left-handed strikeouts

He now sits just 29 strikeouts behind Cy Young for 25th.

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Career strikeout No. 2,744 for Chris Sale! He passes Frank Tanana for the 6th-most Ks ever by a left-handed pitcher 🔥 h

What happened: Chris Sale passed Frank Tanana for the sixth-most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher in baseball history. The milestone punchout moves Sale into 26th place on the all-time leaderboard.

Why it matters: The veteran continues to climb historical lists amid a resurgent campaign. He trails only five other lefties in career punchouts, further cementing his legacy.

By the numbers: With 2,774 career strikeouts, he trails 25th-place Cy Young, who recorded 2,803.

What to watch: He will look to close the gap on Young over his final starts of the regular season.

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