Justin Verlander, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, reached a milestone on August 10, 2025, by recording his 3,500th career strikeout during a game against the Washington Nationals. This achievement makes him the 10th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach 3,500 strikeouts. Verlander struck out the side in the first inning to reach the mark, which was the lone highlight for the Giants in their 8-0 loss to the Nationals. Despite the milestone, Verlander had a muted reaction, acknowledging the effort it took to reach this point while also experiencing a rough second inning. The milestone was widely reported by multiple sports and news outlets, underscoring Verlander's place among MLB's elite pitchers.