Max Scherzer enters top 10 all-time strikeout leaders during game against Phillies
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Max Scherzer reached 3,516 strikeouts, moving into 10th place on MLB's all-time list after facing the Philadelphia Phillies. His milestone strikeout occurred during the fourth inning. Scherzer pitched 5.1 innings, allowing five hits, including two home runs, and recorded four strikeouts before being relieved. The game was tied 2-2 after the Phillies scored twice in the sixth inning with home runs from Trae Turner and Bryce Harper.
- •Scherzer achieved strikeout No. 3,516 against the Phillies.
- •He surpassed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeout leaderboard.
- •Scherzer pitched 5.1 innings, striking out four batters.
- •The game is tied 2-2 after Philadelphia's two home runs.
- •Reliever Spencer Miles took over after Scherzer's outing.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer Reacts to Passing Walter Johnson on Strikeout List
- 3:51 AMESPN — Scherzer moves into 10th all-time in strikeouts
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto's Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer takes impressive step towards all-time strikeout record
"Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer reacted after passing MLB legend Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeout list.By collecting his 3,516th career strikeout against the Philadelphia Phillies during Saturday’s 7-5 win for the Blue Jays, Scherzer passed the great Johnson to move into 10th place all-time on the strikeout list.Max Scherzer Reacts to Passing […] The post Max Scherzer Reacts to Passing Walter Johnson on Strikeout List appeared first on HEAVY.
"Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer entered his start against the Philadelphia Phillies with a chance to make history. Scherzer needed just four strikeouts against the Phillies to pass Hall of Famer Walter Johnson for 10th place on the All-Time strikeouts list.There is some discrepancy in what Johnson’s career strikeout total is. Baseball Reference has […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies appeared first on HEAVY.
"Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Hall of Famer Walter Johnson in the Blue Jays’ 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. The 42-year-old Scherzer, making his ninth start of the season, has 3,516 career strikeouts, one more than Johnson, and is second to Justin Verlander (3,554) in strikeouts among active pitchers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:58 PMMax Scherzer Reacts to Passing Walter Johnson on Strikeout List
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer reacted after passing MLB legend Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeout list.By collecting his 3,516th career strikeout against the Philadelphia Phillies during Saturday’s 7-5 win for the Blue Jays, Scherzer passed the great Johnson to move into 10th place all-time on the strikeout list.Max Scherzer Reacts to Passing […] The post Max Scherzer Reacts to Passing Walter Johnson on Strikeout List appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 3:51 AMScherzer moves into 10th all-time in strikeouts
Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all-time in career strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four vs. the Phillies on Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:17 AMBlue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies
Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer entered his start against the Philadelphia Phillies with a chance to make history. Scherzer needed just four strikeouts against the Phillies to pass Hall of Famer Walter Johnson for 10th place on the All-Time strikeouts list.There is some discrepancy in what Johnson’s career strikeout total is. Baseball Reference has […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer Passes MLB Legend on Strikeout List vs. Phillies appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:00 AMToronto's Max Scherzer moves into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into 10th place all-time in strikeouts, passing Hall of Famer Walter Johnson in the Blue Jays’ 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. The 42-year-old Scherzer, making his ninth start of the season, has 3,516 career strikeouts, one more than Johnson, and is second to Justin Verlander (3,554) in strikeouts among active pitchers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:18 AMMax Scherzer takes impressive step towards all-time strikeout record
The Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer has broken into the top 10 of this notable MLB category after facing the Phillies.
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