By Justin Cousineau
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Although the Tigers drove in 10 runs and recorded 15 hits Max Scherzer's dominance on the mound caught the eye of most viewers.
Scherzer posted 14 strikeouts and in just 5 2/3 innings and shutting out the Oakland A's. He commanded the game before handing it off to the bullpen, and they kept things rolling only allowing two runs the rest of the way.
Not to take anything away from Scherzer's big win, but if he were to play this way on a more consistent basis he would be in the rotation all year long. He has allowed 8 or more hits and three of those five were losses the other two a no decision.
Showcasing major league fastballs and change-ups like he did tonight could really give a nudge to the decision as to how often or long will he play in the Major Leagues. Games like tonight help his confidence and if he can roll that motivation into his next possible start he can build on his stats and help his team to try and move up into 1st place.
