Max Scherzer takes loss in pitching duel against Clayton Kershaw as Blue Jays fall to Dodgers

Max Scherzer pitched six effective innings for the Toronto Blue Jays against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, but ultimately took the loss after allowing two runs on six hits, striking out five and walking three. The 41-year-old right-hander's scoreless outing was broken in the fifth inning by a two-run home run from Mookie Betts, following a Shohei Ohtani double. Despite being past his prime, Scherzer displayed his veteran know-how against a top offense, though his season ERA currently stands at 4.21.