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Colson Montgomery of White Sox strikes out for the 224th time, a major league season record
Montgomery reached the mark in his 631st plate appearance, passing Mark Reynolds' 223 strikeouts.
- On Friday night, Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set the MLB single-season strikeout record with 224 whiffs against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning.
- Montgomery surpassed Mark Reynolds' 2009 major league record of 223 strikeouts and eclipsed former White Sox slugger Adam Dunn's American League mark of 222 set in 2012.
- Despite the record, Montgomery has contributed 31 home runs and 87 RBI while playing solid defense, though he entered Friday with a 39% strikeout rate since June 1.
- The Chicago White Sox clinched a playoff berth on Thursday with a 9-1 win at Kansas City, becoming the first team to reach the postseason following consecutive 100-loss seasons.
- Montgomery stated on Thursday, "Whatever I can do to help the team, that's all I care about," emphasizing that individual records matter less after clinching the playoff spot.
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White Sox SS Colson Montgomery sets single-season strikeout record
By Field Level Media Sep 26 (Field Level Media) - Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery established a major league record Friday night when he struck out for the 224th time this season. Montgomery broke the previous single-season mark of 223 ...
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Colson Montgomery of White Sox strikes out for the 224th time, a major league season record
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