# Scherzer's 7-Strikeout Season Finale

> Max Scherzer strikes out seven Reds in 7-1 Blue Jays win.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.