Justin Verlander joins exclusive MLB club with record 3,500 career strikeouts

Justin Verlander etched his name further into baseball history, achieving his 3,500th career strikeout during the Giants' game against the Nationals. Despite the milestone and a standing ovation from fans, the Giants suffered an 8-0 defeat, with Verlander allowing five runs. He now stands tenth on the all-time strikeout list, chasing Walter Johnson's record of 3,509. Nolan Ryan leads the list with 5,714.