The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw stood in the other. Between them were six Cy Young Awards, four of the last five in the National League, 12 all-star appearances, and 4,338 strikeouts. Cole for assignment, call up Carlos Torres]Washington ambushed Kershaw early, Scherzer grinded through six innings, and the Nationals’ bullpen held on to seal a 5-2 victory. Unlike Kershaw, Scherzer danced his way out of the jam. While they were perfect, Scherzer didn’t need perfection to prevail.

Source: Washington Post April 21, 2018 06:11 UTC