Max Scherzer struck out 13 of the 27 batters he faced in seven innings against the New York Mets, reaching 290 strikeouts total on the season, and the Washington Nationals rallied and tied it at 4-4 in the eighth after falling behind 3-0 early in the series opener. It remained tied until the 12th, when the Mets loaded them up with one out and got a go-ahead sac fly from Jose Lobaton, 5-4.
Scherzer vs the Mets: After giving up seven hits, three walks, and six runs (all earned) in a four-inning outing against the Braves last time out, Max Scherzer was left (1-1) in three September starts, over which he had a 5.