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Dodgers Blast Astros 11-Run Victory, Glasnow Exits After 1,000th Strikeout

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Dodgers scored 11 runs, their highest in a week and a half, routing the Houston Astros.
Tyler Glasnow’s exit after his 1,000th strikeout added pressure to a rotation strained by Blake Snell’s shoulder fatigue and back injuries.
Brock Stewart, activated from the injured list, pitched a clean ninth inning in his first major-league appearance since August.
The Dodgers optioned left-hander Jake Eder to Triple-A Oklahoma City, making room for Stewart.

History

Historical Context

Chan Ho Park became the first Los Angeles Dodger to record 1,000 career strikeouts in 2005, surpassing fellow Asian pioneer Hideo Nomo by 150 strikeouts. The milestone built on Park’s 1994 debut as MLB’s first South Korean player and reflected the Dodgers’ growing reliance on Asian arms—a trend highlighted by the all-Asian pitching staff in a 2008 game.

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Story summary

The Dodgers scored 11 runs, their highest in a week and a half, routing the Houston Astros.
Tyler Glasnow’s exit after his 1,000th strikeout added pressure to a rotation strained by Blake Snell’s shoulder fatigue and back injuries.
Brock Stewart, activated from the injured list, pitched a clean ninth inning in his first major-league appearance since August.
The Dodgers optioned left-hander Jake Eder to Triple-A Oklahoma City, making room for Stewart.

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