The Arizona Diamondbacks ’ postseason push remains uncertain, but Zac Gallen just secured a place in franchise history. On Monday night, during Game 1 of a critical three-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants, the 30-year-old right-hander recorded his 1,000th career strikeout — becoming just the third pitcher in Diamondbacks history to reach that milestone. In a 2025 season filled with highs and lows, the moment offered a well-timed highlight.

Alongside Gallen in this exclusive club are two iconic names — Randy Johnson, a Hall of Famer and World Series champion, and Brandon Webb, the 2006 NL Cy Young winner. Gallen now stands in rare company, a testament to his consistency and endurance over seven seasons with the club.

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