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Max Scherzer ties MLB record with 20 strikeouts

Written by Teunis Felter

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer tied the MLB record of 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game Wednesday night. Scherzer tied the record in a six-hit 3-2 complete-game victory against the Detroit Tigers. Scherzer, whose career high was 17 strikeouts, tied the previous nine-inning mark of 20 shared by Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/nationals/2016/05/11/max-scherzer-strikeouts-nationals-tigers/84262180/

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.