MyNorthwest.com · May 11, 2015
Felix shares his big day with Jesus Sucre
On any other day where the Mariners picked up the win reaching 2000 strikeouts would be the high point of the game the for Felix Hernandez. On Sunday, May 10th, 2000 strikeouts and the win took the back seat to a more important occasion in the King's book.
"This is Mother's Day so it's pretty special for me," he said following the Mariners win 4-3 in over the A's where he became the 4th youngest pitcher in MLB history to reach the 2000 mark in strikeouts.
"My mom's in Venezuela, and I miss her so much. I just want to go out there and try to help the team to win and dedicate this game to my mom and my wife."