Chapman Shatters Strikeout Record | MLB News

Aroldis Chapman just shattered MLB history with his 1,364th strikeout, eclipsing Hoyt Wilhelm’s 72-year-old record in the ninth inning against the Angels—his 17th save for Boston. Rookie Jake Bennett dazzled in his seventh start, retiring 13 straight batters and 22 of 24, tossing 7 innings with 5 hits and 6 strikeouts as the Red Sox cruised to a 5-2 win. Caleb Durbin homered, Romy Gonzalez drove in 2 runs with 3 hits, while Angels’ Reid Detmers took his first loss in 8 starts. Logan O’Hoppe was checked after a foul ball to the mask, adding to his concussion history. The Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8, and the series continues Saturday with Sam Aldegheri vs. Sonny Gray—Chapman’s milestone is the story, but Bennett’s rise is the real breakout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/494699193efb49d3