Despite the loss, Scherzer still delivered seven quality innings and struck out eleven batters. Manager John Schneider added via Keegan Matheson, “The Thumb-O-Meter is good right now,” referencing the injury that cost Scherzer most of the first half. Scherzer also acknowledged that his pitch count reaching 96 was a good sign.

Happy birthday, Max Scherzer. The future Hall of Fame pitcher turned 41 on Sunday, and he took the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. In the process, he tied an MLB record. Scherzer struck out 11 Tigers batters in his birthday outing (and a revenge game against his former club).

Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer says one pitch from his Sunday start against the Tigers is going to keep him up at night.