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On May 6, 1998, Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs tied the Major League record with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros.
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Today in baseball history, in 1998, Rookie Kerry Wood ties the ML record with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, pitching a one-hitter to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Houston Astros, 2-0. This and other stories are posted as well, including a trio of examples of stellar excellent sportswriting.****
Today in baseball history:
Kerry Wood tied the Major League record with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros.
The final score was 2-0 in favor of the Chicago Cubs.
Bill Hands was mentioned as celebrating a birthday on May 6.
Tragic death of a runner during the 2026 Cocodona 250 ultramarathon.
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Cubs Birthdays: Bill Hands*, Tom Baker, Leo Burke. Also notable: Willie Mays HOF.
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