Official Site of the Nationals · Jun 7, 2017
Scherzer K's 14 before 'pen closes out LA
Max Scherzer strikes out Brandon McCarthy looking to strike out the side in order in the bottom of the 2ndScherzer (7-3) has fanned 13, 11 and 14 in his last three starts, giving him double digits in strikeouts six times this year and 55 times in his career, one more than Kershaw for the most among active pitchers. McCarthy (5-3), coming off a start cut short at four innings because of a finger blister, lasted seven innings and matched Scherzer by allowing only three hits.