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Max Scherzer achieves 3,000 innings milestone with Blue Jays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Max Scherzer achieves 3,000 innings milestone with Blue Jays

Summary

Max Scherzer reached the milestone of 3,000 innings pitched during Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Despite Scherzer's strong performance of 5 innings with just 1 earned run allowed, the Blue Jays lost 7-0. This achievement puts Scherzer in a select group of only 139 pitchers in MLB history to reach this mark. Scherzer expressed mixed feelings about the milestone, noting the disappointment of its occurrence in a losing effort for the team.

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By the Numbers

•Scherzer reaches 3,000-inning milestone against Red Sox
•Blue Jays lose to Boston 7-0, dropping season record to 59-64
•Scherzer allowed 1 earned run over 5 innings pitched
•Only active pitcher besides Scherzer to reach 3,000 innings is Justin Verlander
•Toronto currently 2 games behind for AL Wild Card spot

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4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer Reacts to Hitting 3,000 IP Milestone for Blue Jays

What they're saying

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reacted to hitting the rare 3,000-inning pitching milestone on Thursday afternoon.Only 139 pitchers in the history of baseball have pitched 3,000 innings, and only one active player, Justin Verland, had accomplished the feat until Scherzer did against the Boston Red Sox.Though the Blue Jays lost 7-0, seeing Scherzer accomplish […] The post Max Scherzer Reacts to Hitting 3,000 IP Milestone for Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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