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This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Breaks Strikeouts Record; Mike Piazza & Tommy Lasorda Achieve Milestones

This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Breaks Strikeouts Record; Mike Piazza & Tommy Lasorda Achieve Milestones

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Sandy Koufax break the National League record for strikeouts in a season on Sept. 27, 1961. The left-hander surpassed Christy Mathewson, who held the previous mark with 267 during the 1903 campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 9

This Day In Dodgers History: Mike Piazza Wins 1996 MLB All-Star Game MVP

This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Mike Piazza earn 1996 MLB All-Star Game MVP honors in front of his hometown of Philadelphia. Starting at catcher and batting fifth in the National League lineup, he went 2-for-3 with a double and home run in a 6-0 win over the American League.

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