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Scherzer's 7-Strikeout Season Finale
Max Scherzer strikes out seven Reds in 7-1 Blue Jays win.
In brief
Max Scherzer strikes out seven Reds in 7-1 Blue Jays win. Max Scherzer struck out seven Reds in a 5-1 Blue Jays victory on Game 162, becoming the oldest Blue Jays pitcher to throw over 100 pitches since 1988. Originally reported by Mlb.
Scherzer's final start
Max Scherzer pitched a 5-1 win for the Blue Jays in Game 162, striking out seven Reds.
Scherzer's strikeout record
Scherzer fell three strikeouts shy of tying Justin Verlander for eighth on MLB’s all-time strikeout list.
Scherzer's age and pitch count
At 42 years old, Scherzer threw 114 pitches, the oldest Blue Jays pitcher to throw over 100 since 1988.
Scherzer's manager interaction
Scherzer sent manager John Schneider back to the dugout after a confrontation.
Scherzer's final gesture
Scherzer hugged Schneider and his wife, Erica, after the game.
Scherzer's season impact
Scherzer’s performance earned praise from Reds manager Terry Francona for his competitiveness and strikeout rate.
The essence
Max Scherzer struck out seven Reds in a 5-1 Blue Jays victory on Game 162, becoming the oldest Blue Jays pitcher to throw over 100 pitches since 1988.
