Kid K. May 6, 1998. Wrigley Field, where any day can be historic. | Chicago Cubs

Game Highlights: Cubs earn first sweep of the season against the Colorado Rockies. | Chicago Cubs

On this day in 1998, Chicago Cubs rookie Kerry Wood tied the MLB record with 20 strikeouts. One of the most legendary pitching performances ever 😤 (🎥 @mlb) | CBS Sports

This guy became pretty popular when he struck out 20 batters as a rookie on this date in 1998. And you have a chance to hit homers off of him! Cubs.com/Derby | Chicago Cubs

On May 6, 1998, Kerry Wood, a 20-year-old rookie pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, delivered one of the most dominant performances in baseball history, striking out 20 Houston Astros in a 2-0 victory at Wrigley Field. Here are those 20 strikeouts. | Baseball In Pics

Top 5 Longest homerun derby PRE-STATCAST ERA Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs, 2002 (Milwaukee) – 524 feet Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs, 2002 (Milwaukee) – 520 feet Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs, 2002 (Milwaukee) – 518 feet Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers, 2008 (Yankee Stadium) – 518 feet Bobby Abreu, Philadelphia Phillies, 2005 (Detroit) – 517 feet Mark McGwire: 1996 (Philadelphia), ‘98 (Colorado), ‘99 (Boston) - 510 feet #baseball #HomeRunDerby #HRDerby #MLBB | MLB Throwbacks