Holmes Hits 300 Strikeouts | MLB News

0:00It's September 7. You're listening to MLB News today. AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Atlanta Braves pitcher, Grant Holmes, hit a major career milestone yesterday. He recorded his 300th strikeout during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. This happened in the fourth inning when he struck out TRIA Turner. Reaching this benchmark highlights his growing impact on the Braves pitching rotation. Holmes has been a solid number two starter for the Braves this season. For yesterday's game, he held an earned run average of 3.62 with un-04 strikeouts over more than 130 innings pitched. Fans are definitely noticing his performance. Some are saying they're tired of the criticism he's faced and calling him a beast. One person even referred to his fourth inning against the Phillies as absolute cinema on the mound. He's now May 55 starts in his major league baseball career. His lifetime earned run averages 3.74 over 3.15 innings. Reaching 300 strikeouts marks a significant achievement.

1:02As the season progresses, Holmes is expected to add many more strikeouts to his total. For Braves fans, his performance continues to be a bright spot in the team's rotation.