Max Scherzer has had great success against the San Diego Padres. His dominance is particularly evident in San Diego, where he boasts an impressive record. In 18 career starts against the Padres, Scherzer has a 7-3 record with a 2.76 ERA, a 0.910 WHIP, and a .185 opponents’ batting average. Remarkably, he has averaged over 12 strikeouts per nine innings in those matchups.
Scherzer’s performance in San Diego has been exceptional. Across seven starts in the city, he holds a 3-1 record with a 2.61 ERA. One notable outing occurred on April 10, 2023, when Scherzer pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters against the Padres.
However, there was a time when Max Scherzer struggled against the Padres. It happened on July 8, 2021, during a start for the Washington Nationals. Despite holding an 8-0 lead going into the bottom of the fourth inning, Scherzer allowed the Padres to score seven runs, resulting in a tied game. Ultimately, the Padres prevailed with a 9-8 victory.
Despite this one instance, Scherzer’s overall dominance against the Padres is undeniable. As he takes the mound in San Diego on Tuesday night, he aims to continue his success against this formidable opponent.
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