Max Scherzer delivered a stellar performance in Game 7 of the World Series, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to victory at Rogers Centre. The two-time champion showcased his skills, leaving the mound to a standing ovation from enthusiastic fans.
Scherzer’s Strong Start
Scherzer, at 41 years old, demonstrated his experience on the field. He pitched 4.1 innings, allowing just one run on four hits and one walk. His strikeout count reached three, and he effectively dominated the first three innings, surrendering only a single hit.
Key Moments in the Game
The game began with a notable at-bat from superstar Shohei Ohtani, who managed the only hit against Scherzer during that initial stretch. However, in the fourth inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers began to generate some offense. Key contributors to this were Will Smith and Freddie Freeman, who successfully executed a double-single.
- Top of the Fourth Inning: Smith and Freeman create offensive momentum.
- Teoscar Hernandez hits a sacrifice fly, scoring the Dodgers’ only run.
Scherzer’s night concluded when he allowed a line-drive single to Miguel Rojas in the fifth inning. He was replaced by Louis Varland, making his 15th relief appearance of the postseason—a new major-league record.
Varland’s Impact
Varland stepped in and effectively managed the pressure. He faced Smith and Freeman, inducing back-to-back fly-ball outs, thereby preserving the narrow lead for the Blue Jays.
This World Series victory added a third Commissioner’s Trophy to the Blue Jays’ accolades, cementing Scherzer’s legacy in baseball history.
