Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 strikeouts in Blue Jays' loss to Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays made history by becoming the 11th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,500 career strikeouts during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 10, 2026. Despite this achievement, the Blue Jays lost the game 7-4. Scherzer pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while striking out four batters. His performance raised concerns about his effectiveness, as he currently holds the highest ERA in the majors among pitchers with 20+ innings pitched. The Blue Jays face uncertainty with Scherzer's role moving forward, especially due to injuries within the pitching staff.
- •Scherzer becomes the 11th pitcher to achieve 3,500 strikeouts.
- •He allowed five earned runs and three walks in his return to the mound.
- •The Blue Jays lose 7-4 to the Phillies in the game.
- •Scherzer has the highest ERA in the majors at 10.23.
- •Concerns grow regarding Scherzer's future in the league.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Makes History, But Phillies Expose Red Flag
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' Max Scherzer makes MLB history, but he may be done
"The Toronto Blue Jays star made history on Wednesday, but there were some issues as well.
"Scherzer notched a historic strikeout on an otherwise brutal night for his stats.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:19 AMBlue Jays' Max Scherzer Makes History, But Phillies Expose Red Flag
The Toronto Blue Jays star made history on Wednesday, but there were some issues as well.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:17 AMBlue Jays' Max Scherzer makes MLB history, but he may be done
Scherzer notched a historic strikeout on an otherwise brutal night for his stats.
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