Max Scherzer beats Phillies in possible Nationals farewell
In what may have been his final start with Washington, Max Scherzer pitched a gem Thursday afternoon as the Nationals beat the host Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in the first game of a doubleheader.
Scherzer, a World Series champ and three-time Cy Young Award winner, is expected to be dealt by the Nationals before the trade deadline on Friday.
He was a surprise starter and picked up his eighth win of the season as he went s