The Washington Nationals opened their final series before the All-Star break with a win. They did so behind Max Scherzer, who finally got the run support he deserved.
Except for two hanging sliders, that left the park, Scherzer had another solid outing. He wasn’t his sharpest but was able to grind through the start. And that is what we have come to expect from the Washington Nationals ace.
The veteran righty went seven innings, giving up five hits and just three runs. Jose Bautista, who is 11 for 23 against Scherzer, drove in two of the three runs.