Aroldis Chapman Takes Step Toward MLB History In Red Sox Win
The Boston Red Sox closer moved to second place on a notable all-time leaderboard.
Aroldis Chapman Takes Step Toward MLB History In Red Sox Win originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Aroldis Chapman notched an impressive milestone while sealing Sunday's Boston Red Sox victory.
Chapman pitched a perfect ninth inning to close a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Chad Tracy's managerial debut . The 38-year-old recorded two strikeouts when retiring the side in order. Following another dominant performance, Chapman now has 1,341 career strikeouts.
He passed Rich "Goose" Gossage for second place on MLB's all-time leaderboard among relievers. If he stays healthy, Chapman is well on pace to break the record this season. The left-hander is 23 strikeouts away from passing Hoyt Wilhelm.
The #RedSox get the first win for interim manager Chad Tracy and Aroldis Chapman moves to SECOND all-time for most strikeouts by a reliever š„ pic. twitter. com/zgzxkRCAsG ā NESN (@NESN) April 26, 2026 Chapman moved past Gossage in relief strikeouts despite working 979 1/3 fewer innings.