Mitch Keller became PNC Park's all-time strikeout leader, reaching 384 by posting two strikeouts in the first three innings of the Pirates' 5-0 win over the Cardinals this afternoon.
He surpassed PaulMaholm, who previously held the record of 383, by striking out MasynWinn in the first and third innings.
"Huge honor," Keller said. "It just kind of means I've been here the longest, probably, out of anybody. Yeah, it's definitely cool. Time flies by, honestly. If you told me I'd break a record at PNC Park, I'd never even think of that."
Keller navigated around allowing doubles with one out or fewer in the first three innings and ultimately finished off seven scoreless for his 12th quality start, allowing five hits and a walk and striking out seven while using his entire seven-pitch arsenal. He retired his final 11 batters.
"He did a phenomenal job," DonKelly said. "He got better, it seemed, as the game went on. Just continued to throw strikes, threw everything for strikes, commanded both sides of the plate."
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5:13 pm - 07.02.2025North ShoreKeller PNC Park's all-time K king
Mitch Keller became PNC Park's all-time strikeout leader, reaching 384 by posting two strikeouts in the first three innings of the Pirates' 5-0 win over the Cardinals this afternoon.
He surpassed Paul Maholm, who previously held the record of 383, by striking out Masyn Winn in the first and third innings.
"Huge honor," Keller said. "It just kind of means I've been here the longest, probably, out of anybody. Yeah, it's definitely cool. Time flies by, honestly. If you told me I'd break a record at PNC Park, I'd never even think of that."
Keller navigated around allowing doubles with one out or fewer in the first three innings and ultimately finished off seven scoreless for his 12th quality start, allowing five hits and a walk and striking out seven while using his entire seven-pitch arsenal. He retired his final 11 batters.
"He did a phenomenal job," Don Kelly said. "He got better, it seemed, as the game went on. Just continued to throw strikes, threw everything for strikes, commanded both sides of the plate."
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