TORONTO – A year after starting Game 7 of the World Series, Max Scherzer’s competitiveness remains as high as ever, but six starts into his second season with the Toronto Blue Jays, the results just haven’t been there.

Pitching at the MLB level for the first time since April, Scherzer reached a historic milestone Wednesday while also allowing five runs in a game the Blue Jays lost 7-4. With the loss, they fall to 33-36 on the season with a list of questions that now includes how to get Scherzer right ahead of his next scheduled appearance at Fenway Park. 

In the first inning, Scherzer made some history by striking out former teammate Kyle Schwarber for the 3,500th strikeout of his career. It was one of four strikeouts for Scherzer, who allowed five hits, including two home runs, while walking two.

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