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Max Scherzer fights manager off the mound after pushing himself to limit in possible final MLB start

Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer may have concluded his legendary professional career during the Toronto Blue Jays' five-to-one victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The forty-two-year-old starter delivered seven strong frames on only three days of rest, yielding a single earned run while striking out seven batters.

During the seventh frame, skipper John Schneider visited the bump to retrieve the ball, but the stubborn ace waved him off and stayed in the game to complete the frame before departing to a standing ovation. Scherzer intends to postpone any final retirement choices until the offseason, while also noting upcoming labor negotiations that could impact the league next year.

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