Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts

Kershaw became just the 20th player to record 3,000 career strikeouts in dramatic fashion at home

Los Angeles starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws the pitch for his 3000th strikeout during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

In the hallowed 20-man group, Kershaw is only the fourth left-hander to have reached 3,000 strikeouts. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

Clayton Kershaw acknowledges the crowd after striking out Chicago White Sox third baseman Vinny Capra for his 3000th career strikeout. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)