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Max Scherzer throws a no-hitter against Pirates

By Charles Rahrig V

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the sixth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the sixth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer didn’t allow a single hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, Max Scherzer flirted with a no-hitter until a bloop single ended his dream of capturing the famous outing.

On Saturday, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Scherzer didn’t fail this time around as he held the Pittsburgh Pirates without a hit all afternoon.  Scherzer commanded the strike zone and the plate, barely needing over 100 pitches to complete the milestone.

Scherzer overcame a strange ninth inning to hold on for the feat. He got the first batter to fly out near the dugout, before recording the second out on a pop to center field. With only one strike needed to complete the first perfect game in National history, he hit Jose Tabata, who appeared to lean into the 2-2 pitch. Nonetheless, Josh Harrison flew out deep to left, and it was all celebration in the district.

The only perfect game for Washington is when they were the Montreal Expos, courtesy Dennis Martinez against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals had did have one no-hitter prior to Saturday, thrown by Jordan Zimmerman last season.

Now, Scherzer can join his teammate in the exclusive franchise club. Overall, it is the sixth in team history.

Everyone will be discussing whether or not Tabata intentionally leaned in, but Scherzer didn’t allow that to get to him, and now he has a career milestone to show for it.

Not many pitchers in baseball history can say they have held an opposing lineup from getting a hit, but Scherzer can. He finished the day with 10 strikeouts and one very questionable hit-by-pitch. His ERA is now an impressive 1.76 on the season while he continues to prove he’s one of the best free-agent acquisitions of the offseason.

As is becoming tradition in Washington, the last time Scherzer had his great start in Milwaukee, he was showered in chocolate syrup. After today’s performance, he was showered again in the delicious treat.

Way to go Max. Pitch hard and enjoy that chocolate.

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