The Tigers have great starting pitchers this year. But not all, including Justin Verlander, have a record that reflects some of the amazing outings on the mound. Sometimes the bullpen or the hitters, or both, have let the starters down.
Then there's Max Scherzer, who has pitched great and gotten some luck from the bullpen and the hitters.
After beating Baltimore last night at Comerica Park, Scherzer became the first Tiger to start the season with a 10-0 record since George Mullin in 1909.
Detroit News columnist Bob Wojnowkis writes:
In fact, no one in baseball has started a season 10-0 since Roger Clemens in 1997, and Scherzer is on a strikeout streak not seen since the days of Pedro Martinez.
“Man, that tickles me when you say those type of names,” Scherzer said, shaking his head. “But I got blinders on. All the other extracurricular stuff falls in line when you pitch well.”
