Record Performance

Rookie SP STEPHEN STRASBURG of the California Corn Flakes established a Major League Record for most strikeouts in a Rookie starting pitcher debut, (18) in a 3-2 win over Kublakahns.Strasburg smashed the old record of 15 K's by Karl Spooner, Brooklyn Dodgers (1954) and by fireballer J.R.Richards of the Houston Astros (1971). When asked about his record setting performance Strasberg replied,"I love that ump."

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