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Justin Verlander reaches 3,000 career strikeouts
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Astros' Verlander becomes 18th pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts
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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander reaches 3,000 career strikeouts, 300 in '19 - ESPN
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Gerrit Cole becomes 18th pitcher since 1900 to reach 300 strikeouts in a season
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Verlander gets 3,000th K, Astros clinch home field
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Verlander gets 13th win, leads Astros over Mariners 3-1
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Pete Alonzo Sets Rookie Home Run Record; Justin Verlander Gets 3000th Career Strikeout – Fikkle Fame
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Justin Verlander reaches 3,000 career strikeouts
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's timeline as team's ace
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Justin Verlander reaches 3,000 career strikeouts
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Astros' Verlander becomes 18th pitcher with 3,000 strikeouts
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