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CC Sabathia strutted off the Chase Field mound at the end of the second inning, Yankees cap slightly tilted to one side and his trademark baggy jersey swaying in the wind. His head held high, he struck the look of a player who knew he was going to make history on Tuesday night.
It was his destiny. There was never any doubt this was going to happen.
This is 3,000 strikeouts.