MLB Roundup: Max Scherzer Gets 3,000th Strikeout in Dodgers Win

MLB Roundup: Max Scherzer Gets 3,000th Strikeout in Dodgers Win
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sep 12, 2021. Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
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Max Scherzer allowed one hit over eight innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8–0 win against the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, completing the three-game sweep.

Scherzer took a perfect game into the eighth inning before Eric Hosmer pulled a double just out of the reach of right fielder Mookie Betts with one out. It was the only baserunner Scherzer allowed.