What could anyone expect of Max Scherzer, just a few days removed from a one-inning appearance against these same New York Mets?
It’s unclear how many would expect him to protect a one-run lead for six innings after struggling to get through the first two. But that’s what Scherzer gave us, along with a look at his evolution during the game: Struggling early, then building strength, honing his command and finishing as strong and sharp as ever.
Trea Turner’s leadoff home run was a welcome gift for a pitcher who blamed a minor hamstring tweak for an appearance that was cut short last week.