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20 years later, Wood's 20-K game still amazes

ST. LOUIS -- Sandy Martinez still has his glove and mask from the game. You probably have the scorecard tucked away someplace, or maybe one of the "K" cards. There's still debate as to whether Ricky Gutierrez had a hit or third baseman Kevin Orie should've been charged with an error.

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game?

Wood struck out 20 Astros on May 6, 1998, at Wrigley Field in his fifth big league start -- setting a National League record and tying a Major League record. He would pitch a total of 14 seasons, although those years were interrupted by injuries -- including Tommy John surgery.