Max Scherzer Becomes Active Strikeout Leader, Moves to 10th All-Time

Scherzer surpasses Justin Verlander with 3,400 career strikeouts in Rangers' 2-1 win over White Sox.

Scherzer struck out nine, achieving his milestone with a called third strike against Eloy Jiménez.
The Rangers' win marked their fifth consecutive victory, matching their season-best streak.
Marcus Semien's home run and Nathaniel Lowe's double were crucial for the Rangers' scoring.
Scherzer's performance included 62 strikes out of 85 pitches over six innings.
Verlander, sidelined since June, holds the record for most starts among active pitchers.