April 14 in Dodgers History: Jim Bunning first pitcher since cy young to record 1000 strikeouts in both leagues (1968)

On April 14, 1968, Jim Bunning wins his first game for the Pittsburgh Pirates , a 3 – 0 shutout over the Dodgers. For Bunning, it is his 40th career shutout and includes his 1,000th National League strikeout, becoming the first pitcher since Cy Young to reach the 1,000 mark in both the National and

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