May 11 in Detroit Tigers History: Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game (2016)

On May 11, 2016 — At Nationals Park Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against his former team as the Nationals defeat the Tigers, 3 – 2. He now shares the mark with Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson. Scherzer does not issue a single

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