Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game

Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game

Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against his former team as the Nationals defeat the Tigers, 3 – 2. He now shares the mark with Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson. Scherzer does not issue a single walk in the game.