Scherzer joins Kershaw atop active leaderboard for double-digit Ks
Max Scherzer is now on par with Clayton Kershaw in at least one facet of striking people out.
The Washington Nationals hurler and reigning National League Cy Young winner struck out 13 San Diego Padres on Friday to give him 53 games in which he's sat down 10 or more hitters in a single contest, which matches Kershaw, according to MLB Stat of the Day.
53 all.
— MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) May 27, 2017
With his 13-K gem tonight, @Max_Scherzer ties @ClaytonKersh22 for most double-digit strikeout games among active pitchers. pic.twitter.com/zVE1TdFf3Z
Scherzer, 32, led baseball in strikeouts last season with 284, and has already struck out 89 batters this season in just 10 starts.
Kershaw hasn't been a slouch whatsoever this season, striking out 72 in 71 2/3 innings across 10 starts of his own.
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