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Strikeout master meet in Cardinals-Nationals series finale (Jul 02, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — There’s nothing quite like a classic pitcher’s duel.

On Sunday night, two probable National League All-Stars take the mound in Busch Stadium in what should be a game sponsored by the letter K.

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer and his 151 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings go up against St. Louis Cardinals ace Carlos Martinez and his 121 whiffs in 106 1/3 innings. If there were a betting line on strikeouts between the starters in this one, the over-under might start at 20.

“Those are two of the best guys in the league,” St.