And it took him just 141 games played to do so. Adam Dunn had 195 in 161 games. Eat it, Adam Dunn.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ryan Howard struck out for the 196th time Thursday to set the single-season major league record.
In the third inning of Philadelphia's game against Atlanta, Howard swung at and missed a down-and-away splitter from John Smoltz for strike three.
The Phillies' first baseman broke the mark established in 2004 by Adam Dunn of the Cincinnati Reds.
Last season's NL MVP, Howard hit his 44th homer in the first inning, a two-run shot that gave him 130 RBIs.
UPDATE: PHILS WIN! METS LOSE!
