With 11 more strikeouts, Scherzer will record 1,000 in his Nationals career, making him the 11th pitcher in MLB history to record at least 1,000 strikeouts with two clubs.
Eovaldi, who surrendered four home runs vs. the Astros in his last start, is 2-5 with a 5.30 ERA in 10 career starts against the Nationals.