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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom reached a significant career milestone on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. During the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals, deGrom recorded his 2,000th MLB strikeout. Following the achievement, the pitcher tipped his hat to acknowledge the moment. This event took place during the matchup between the Texas Rangers and the Washington Nationals, marking a historic achievement for the pitcher within the professional baseball league during the early stage of the game.