LOS ANGELES--It seems only appropriate that Kerry Wood shouldstrike out nine Houston Astros tonight at Wrigley Field to become thefastest major-league pitcher to 1,000 strikeouts.
His 20 strikeouts against the Astros on May 6, 1998, in Chicago ina one-hit victory put Wood on the national map as a celebrity in hisrookie season.
His 192 strikeouts this year have raised his big-league total to991 after 133 games. Roger Clemens set the record when he reached1,000 strikeouts in 143 games.
I played with some strikeout dudes, but when Woody does it, youkind of don't notice it," manager Dusty Baker said. You kind …
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