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Verlander and Scherzer's strikeout showdown
Two legends face off in final strikeout battle.
In brief
Two legends face off in final strikeout battle. Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, both aiming for all-time strikeout records, will settle their rivalry in one last game before Verlander's retirement. Originally reported by Mlb.
Final pitches
Justin Verlander ends his career with a final start in Detroit.
Strikeout rivalry
They’ve combined for 490 wins and 6,617 1/3 innings across 40 years.
Last stand
Verlander leads Scherzer by 10 strikeouts on all-time leaderboard.
Competitive spirit
Both pitchers say competition drives their final games.
“Look, that's never why I played. I don't pitch for strikeouts”
Scherzer's decision
Scherzer plans final start but won't chase Verlander's lead.
“That has nothing to do with it. Everybody's going to make a big deal about it”
Hall of Fame
They could join Hall of Fame together in five years.
“I hope he goes out there and strikes out the world today”
Here's the gist
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, both aiming for all-time strikeout records, will settle their rivalry in one last game before Verlander's retirement.
