May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game

May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout game

Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Kerry Wood meets with the media after striking out 20 Houston Astros batters on Wednesday, May 6, 1998, on the way to pitching a one-hit 2-0 victory. Wood

Wood strikes out 20, 05/06/1998

Today in Chicago Cubs history: Celebrating the day Kerry Wood struck out 20 Astros - Bleed Cubbie Blue

Kerry Wood 20 Strikeout Game, #OTD in 1998, Kerry Wood made history and turned in arguably the greatest pitched game in #MLB history. #WhereStoriesPlay, By Stadium

Kerry Wood's 20-K Day 25 Years Later

Kerry Wood's 20 Strikeout Game

Stadium on X: #OTD in 1998, rookie pitcher Kerry Wood ties an MLB record with 20 K's in a complete game for the @Cubs. #CubTogether / X

20 years, 20 strikeouts: A look back at Kerry Wood's dominating performance