LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer knows exactly what he is. At age 32 and in his 10th major league season, he has absolutely no doubt.
“I’m a strikeout pitcher,” Scherzer said. “That’s just who I am.”
No one had to convince the Los Angeles Dodgers after Scherzer struck out a season-high 14, outpitching Brandon McCarthy to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory that ended with a testy exchange Tuesday night.
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With a runner on second base, Koda Glover fanned Yasiel Puig for the final out and shouted in the direction of home plate.