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Paul Skenes records 400th career strikeout

sportsApr 13, 2026285

Paul Skenes recorded his 400th MLB strikeout early in Monday's start at PNC Park, accomplishing the milestone in his 59th career start. Skenes became the fastest Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to reach 400 strikeouts, and he is one of roughly 20 major-league pitchers to hit that mark so quickly. He blew past the milestone by striking out the batter with a sequence of five straight changeups during the Pirates' series-opening game against the Washington Nationals.

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Skenes reached 400 strikeouts in his 59th major-league start.
Fastest Pirates pitcher to reach 400 strikeouts, joining about 20 pitchers.
Skenes recorded the 400th K with five straight changeups.
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