Max Scherzer punches out 14 batters in Nationals' victory

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer recorded 14 strikeouts on Tuesday as the Nationals scored a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means:

Scherzer dealt seven innings in the game, allowing 1 run (0 earned), 3 hits and 2 walks to go with his season-high 14 strikeouts.

Scherzer has been phenomenal this season, posting a 2.35 ERA, 2.68 SIERA, 35.0 percent strikeout rate and 0.88 WHIP through 12 starts (84 1/3 innings pitched).