Nationals' Max Scherzer strikes out nine in Sunday's victory

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer dealt nine strikeouts on Sunday night, allowing only three runs and five hits over 8 innings in a 6-3 win over the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Scherzer is up to 3-1 on the season, with a strong 2.88 SIERA and 31.4 percent strikeout rate through 27 2/3 innings (four starts).

numberFire's models project Scherzer for a 3.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29.8 percent strikeout rate in 198 innings pitched over the remainder of the season.