Aaron Nola and Max Scherzer face off for the seventh time in MLB
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Aaron Nola pitched against Max Scherzer in their seventh career matchup on August 8 at Citizens Bank Park. The game featured a dramatic finish, with Toronto winning 7-5 in 11 innings after Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer to break a tie. Both pitchers achieved milestones: Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for 10th on the all-time strikeout list, while Nola reached a personal milestone, prompting a pause to honor him. Nola exited in the sixth after being hit by a line drive, but he expects to make his next start.
- •Toronto wins 7-5 in 11 innings against Philadelphia
- •Nola and Scherzer each achieve career milestones
- •Nola exits after being hit on the knee by a line drive
- •Scherzer surpasses Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeout list
- •Game features back-to-back home runs by Turner and Harper
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Nola gives Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer props after 7th career showdown
"Aaron Nola faced Max Scherzer for the seventh time in his career, and his admiration for the future Hall of Famer hasn't faded one bit.
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