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Max Scherzer Ties MLB Record 20 Ks in Game

Opponents were left dumbfounded.

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer left his former Detroit Tigers teammates stunned Wednesday night, striking out 20 batters in a performance described as “supernatural” and “like a horror film.” Just a day after rebounding from a seven-game losing streak, Scherzer’s merciless pitches dashed any hopes the Tigers may have had for turning things around, giving the Nationals a 3-2 victory in what is being called the game of the year. Scherzer, facing off against his former teammates for the first time since joining the Nationals more than a year ago, became the fourth pitcher in league history with 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game.