The two-time NL Cy Young Award struck out 11 over seven innings of four-hit ball, and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1. Scherzer (7-1) retired 15 in a row after giving up a home run to David Peralta leading off the third inning. “It could have been quick outs in the beginning or quick outs in the end,” Scherzer said. BRIEFLY BARRETTThe Diamondbacks called up right-handed pitcher Jake Barrett from Triple-A Reno before Friday’s game, after optioning reliever Silvino Bracho to Reno after Thursday’s game. Diamondbacks: Scribner was 2-1 with 5.68 ERA in five starts at Triple-A Reno this season.

Source: National Post May 12, 2018 04:49 UTC