What happened: Max Scherzer needed 97 pitches to complete six innings with one run allowed in Toronto. He struck out seven to move within three of Justin Verlander for eighth on the all-time strikeout list.
Why it matters: The 42-year-old is weighing his playing future after Game 162, giving the late-September outing farewell weight. Catching Verlander for eighth would settle a September chase that has moved with each start.
By the numbers: 6 IP, 1 R, 97 pitches, 7 K; 3 behind Verlander for 8th all-time; 6.14 ERA across 17 starts at age 42.
What to watch: Watch whether he gets one more start Sunday to close the regular season.