White Sox's Colson Montgomery Sets Single-Season Strikeout Record With 224
The infielder broke the club's single-season strikeout record on Friday, according to ESPN.
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Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery set a new single-season strikeout record for the club, recording his 224th strikeout of the season on Friday, according to ESPN.
The mark surpasses the previous single-season high for the franchise, ESPN reported, underscoring a difficult offensive season for Montgomery even as he has drawn attention for other aspects of his game.
Context on the season
ESPN's report did not specify the previous record holder, the exact date the record was set, or further details about the game in which the milestone occurred.
Strikeout totals have climbed across Major League Baseball in recent seasons, though the report did not place Montgomery's total in that broader league-wide context. Additional details on his season statistics and the team's response were not included in the available report.
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