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Scherzer's brilliance, fire and stubbornness on display in 7-K Game 162 gem

Max Scherzer delivered a remarkable performance on Sunday afternoon, guiding the Blue Jays to a 5-1 victory with seven innings of one-run ball and seven strikeouts. Pitching on short rest at age 42, he threw 114 pitches, becoming the oldest franchise pitcher to exceed the century mark in pitch count since tracking started in 1988.

Known for his fierce competitiveness, Scherzer successfully argued with manager John Schneider to stay in the game during a late-inning visit to the mound before eventually departing to a loud ovation.

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