Nationals' Max Scherzer punches out six in win over the Cubs

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer struck out six as the Nats scored a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Scherzer allowed only two hits, one run and no walks in the win, which brings him to 9-5 with a 2.06 ERA and 2.74 SIERA on the season.

numberFIre's models project Scherzer to go 9-4 with a 3.07 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 25.1% strikeout rate over the remainder of the season.