The 2026 season has been a roller coaster for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola, unfortunately featuring a lot more lows than highs. As shared by the team’s official account on X, he is the 94th pitcher in MLB history to reach that milestone. Aaron Nola reaches 2,000-strikeout plateauAug 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Nola is one of the most accomplished pitchers in Phillies franchise history. He is second in career strikeouts behind only Hall of Famer Steve Carlton.