Merrill Kelly reaches 1,000 career strikeouts

He fanned seven over seven scoreless innings.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read

Congrats to Merrill Kelly on 1,000 career strikeouts! https://t.co/RsPXecx3Ve

What happened: The first of Kelly's He allowed two hits and four walks on 100 pitches.

Why it matters: Kelly reached the majors in 2019 after four seasons in South Korea. His MLB career began at age 30, making four digits a marker of unusual longevity.

By the numbers: Kelly entered with 999 career strikeouts and finished with 1,006. His line: 7 innings, 2 hits, 0 runs, 4 walks, 7 strikeouts and 100 pitches.

What to watch: His next start will show whether the scoreless form carries into September.

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@Dbacks Aug 29, 7:41 PM ET

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