Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000-strikeout milestone. The left-hander achieved the feat on April 11, 2024, striking out Charlie Culberson of the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2020 World Series champion, joined an elite group of pitchers including Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens. The historic moment was celebrated by Dodgers fans and marked a significant achievement in Kershaw's legendary career.