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.
- 3:51 AMESPN — Scherzer moves into 10th all-time in strikeouts
- 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 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.
"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.
"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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External links- 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, 3:00 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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