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5 reasons Max Scherzer has already won the NL Cy Young Award

By Connor Muldowney

Jul 2, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) prepares to throw a pitch in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) prepares to throw a pitch in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Misleading record

Hey, let’s face it, a winning record is a winning record. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about if you’re heading into the All-Star Break with nine or 10 wins next to your name. If you’re Max Scherzer, you’re probably not happy with nine or 10 wins at this point.

Why is that? Well, Max has been pretty dominant this season and his numbers are something that you see in a video game, yet his record is just 9-6. Let’s put that into perspective. Just two seasons ago, Scherzer finished the 2013 campaign with a 21-3 overall record and a 2.90 ERA.

As of right now, he has a 1.82 ERA, but already has double the losses from that season. Does this mean he just isn’t putting his team in the best position to win? Most certainly not.

Max has lost six games and has been handed a no-decision one time. Of those six losses, he has given up three earned runs or less four times — he has given up four earned runs twice. In the no-decision, he allowed just one run and the Nationals ended up winning.

During those games, his team has given him an average of 1.57 runs per game. Each of those games could have easily been a win, but he has been given no run support.

If you think about it, Max’s record could easily be 14-2 right now. Then you would basically have to hand him the trophy.

Next: 2. Putting up MVP numbers

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