Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer strikes out 17 in a dominant performance against the Brewers on May 11, 2016. The right-hander allowed just one hit over eight innings while walking none and fanning nearly half the opposing lineup. Scherzer's 17 strikeouts set a new career high and tied the Nationals' single-game franchise record. He also recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during the outing. Scherzer's mastery on the mound led Washington to a 4-0 victory, further cementing his status as one of the game's premier pitchers.