⚾️On May 6, 1998 Cubs' rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record when he strikes out 20 batters in 9 innings, limiting the Houston Astros to just 1 hit in Chicago’s 2-0 at Wrigley Field. In addition to matching Red Sox fireballer Roger Clemens' feat (Mariners - 1986 and Tigers - 1996), the 20 year-old Texan breaks the National League record of 19 strikeouts in a 9-inning game shared by Steve Carlton, David Cone, and Tom Seaver. Wood faced 29 batters and didn’t surrender a walk in his masterpi

⚾️On May 6, 1998 Cubs' rookie Kerry Wood ties a major league record when he strikes out 20 batters in 9 innings, limiting the Houston Astros to just 1 hit in Chicago’s 2-0 at Wrigley Field. In addition to matching Red Sox fireballer Roger Clemens' feat (Mariners - 1986 and Tigers - 1996), the 20 year-old Texan breaks the National League record of 19 strikeouts in a 9-inning game shared by Steve Carlton, David Cone, and Tom Seaver. Wood faced 29 batters and didn’t surrender a walk in his masterpi

On this day in 1998, Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood dominated the Astros with a 20-strikeout, complete-game shutout. One of the most legendary pitching performances ever 😤 (🎥 @mlb) | CBS Sports MLB

On May 6, 1998, Kerry Wood, a 20-year-old rookie pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, delivered one of the most dominant performances in baseball history, striking out 20 Houston Astros in a 2-0 victory at Wrigley Field. Here are those 20 strikeouts. | Baseball In Pics

On this day in 1998, Kerry Wood strikes out 20! | Marquee Sports Network

2️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of Kerry Wood's 2️⃣0️⃣K game ... Relive the moments May 6 at 1:20 p.m. CDT on Facebook.com/cubs, presented by Budweiser. | Chicago Cubs

On May 6, 1998, Kerry Wood made history. | Chicago Cubs

On this day in 2003, Kerry Wood registered his 1,000th strikeout. (via MLB) | Chicago Cubs