Scherzer Hits 3,516 Ks, Passes Johnson | Amarillo News

Max Scherzer just rewrote baseball history—on Saturday night, at 42, he became the 10th all-time leader in strikeouts, passing Walter Johnson with his ninth strikeout of the game against Kyle Schwarber. Though the moment was brief, Scherzer’s dominance was undeniable: five scoreless innings, nine straight outs, and a stellar ERA drop to 7.25. But the celebration cut short when he surrendered back-to-back homers to Turner and Harper, tying the game. Still, with 3,516 Ks and second only to Verlander among active pitchers, Scherzer continues his legacy—a first-round draft pick turned three-time Cy Young winner, eight-time All-Star, and two-time World Series champ who’s proving age is just a number. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7672ba39cf6c00a8