Max Scherzer leads Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Nationals in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2 in the opening game of their series on July 27 at Nationals Park. Max Scherzer, pitching for the Blue Jays, allowed one earned run across 2.2 innings, striking out four batters. The Nationals struggled offensively, converting eight hits into just two runs and striking out 13 times. Luis Garcia Jr. provided the Nationals' offense with an RBI double, while Andres Chaparro hit a solo home run. Washington left nine runners on base and went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. The teams will face off again on July 28, with Cade Cavalli set to pitch for Washington.
- •Scherzer allows one earned run in 2.2 innings for Blue Jays.
- •Nationals strike out 13 times, leaving nine on base.
- •Garcia Jr. and Nunez combine for four hits for Washington.
- •Chaparro hits a 432-foot home run, his fifth of the month.
- •Cade Cavalli set to start for Nationals in game two on July 28.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Max Scherzer, Blue Jays Hand Nationals Series Opening 3-2 Loss
"The Washington Nationals struck out 13 times and turned eight hits into just two runs, dropping game one against the Toronto Blue Jays
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