The last time they met, three years ago, Jordan Zimmermann had no chance.
In his first start as an opposing pitcher in Washington, D.C., facing the Nationals, the team he established himself in the major leagues with, Zimmermann faced right-hander Max Scherzer, who was on a mission.
Scherzer made history that day at Nationals Park, striking out 20 Detroit Tigers in a Nationals 3-2 win.
That Tigers lineup consisted of many All-Stars, including Miguel Cabrera, J.